Politics
Vladimir Putin… In A Nutshell
He has taken on the Kremlin’s most powerful role for the third time. We consider the career and controversies of Russia’s divisive president.
Point of View: I Don’t Care About Politics
It has become an exercise in public relations – all image and no substance; politics today can feel like a soap opera – entertaining to watch but far removed from everyday life.
Ireland, Women and Politics
Despite the international attention and acclaim given to Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese, Irish women are, and have been woefully under-represented at almost every level of politics.
Social Butterfly: The Best Of 2011
2011 has seen us tackle a diverse range of personal, political and social subjects head-on, giving you ample food for thought and a little introspection; here’s our edit of the Social Butterfly must-reads of the year.
Point of View: David Cameron and the Female Vote
With a patronising attitude towards female MPs, a predominately male cabinet and cuts which will affect women and families in particular; the UK PM is out of touch with women today.
Girls and Gangs
Youth violence in the UK is a serious problem – and even more so due to the current economic downturn. We take a look at what’s being done to tackle the gendered impact of gangs
This Week in Europe
Sex parties, arms dealers, rape allegations, bomb attacks, two new presidents and a possible departure for Berlusconi; it has been a busy time for news in Europe this week…
This Week in Europe
A new president for Ireland, regal equality in the UK, human rights issues in Lithuania and continued financial problems in the Eurozone; these are the need-to-know stories in Europe this week…
This Week in Europe
The mixed fortunes of Nicolas Sarkozy and Silvio Berlusconi, an end to terrorism in Spain and continued financial problems in the Eurozone; these are the need-to-know stories in Europe this week.
Point of View: Gender in Asylum Policies
Member of the European Parliament for the Green party, Jean Lambert considers the impact of European Union policies and legislation on female asylum seekers.
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