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- What do Mesut Özil and Daryl Morey have in common?Western sports’ two most powerful figures to have publicly criticised the Chinese Communist Party now find themselves on the side-lines. Mesut Özil has, in all likelihood, played his last game for Arsenal. At first glance,Continue reading “What do Mesut Özil and Daryl Morey have in common?”
- Leaving The Atocha StationPerhaps I should be concerned by how agreeable I found Adam Gordon, the protagonist in Ben Lerner’s debut novel, Leaving The Atocha Station. I’m not sure what in particular drew me to him. It may haveContinue reading “Leaving The Atocha Station”
- Allez Paris23rd August, 2020 Allez Paris Saint-Germain echoes through the streets, along with the smell of beer and cigarettes, the blaring of motorbike horns and the steady hum of anticipation. Bodies in blue, red and whiteContinue reading “Allez Paris”
- Lest We Forget: America Has A Gun ProblemSomewhere in the shithousery of 2020, I forgot about America’s gun problem. Since the start of 2017, the U.S has suffered mass shootings in Las Vegas, Parkland, Santa Fe, El Paso and Dayton – toContinue reading “Lest We Forget: America Has A Gun Problem”
- Two VPs; Two Americans; Two Americas.Joe Biden has finally chosen his running mate. Though surprising to no one, the announcement of Kamala Harris remains ground-breaking nonetheless. In reality, it shouldn’t. Harris personifies so many of the values intrinsically linked toContinue reading “Two VPs; Two Americans; Two Americas.”
- Two Days Ago…Two days ago I was denied entry to the United States. This is my account of what happened: I have lived predominantly in America for over six and a half years now. I moved toContinue reading “Two Days Ago…”
- New YorkI wanted to grow up there, To have N.Y.C D.N.A. When I left with only a taster I felt cheated, sentenced to a life thereafter Suspended in limbo. When I’ve returned to New YorkContinue reading “New York”
- Wake Up Sleepy-JoeWake up Sleepy-Joe. It’s time to crawl out of bed. I know you’ve been snoozing the alarm for the last few months. It’s alright. I’m not angry, Joe, I promise. No harm no foul. I’mContinue reading “Wake Up Sleepy-Joe”
- The Five Best Books I Read During Lockdown5. The Year of Magical Thinking – Joan Didion Precise, poignant, and brutally honest, Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking offers a remarkable insight into the mysterious world of grief. With each phrase, detail and excruciatingContinue reading “The Five Best Books I Read During Lockdown”
- Post Lockdown Thoughts: We Know Better“I’m sorry,” my Mother said, as we sat watching the 10 o’clock news. “It can’t be a very fun time to be twenty one.” “I’m not sure,” I replied, without much thought. “It’s…” I began,Continue reading “Post Lockdown Thoughts: We Know Better”
- Post Lockdown Thoughts: In Order To Demand the Truth, We Must be Willing to Accept ItOver one hundred days have passed since Boris Johnson announced lockdown restrictions across Great Britain. As our Prime Minister – a man who envisions himself akin to wartime leaders such as Churchill and FDR –Continue reading “Post Lockdown Thoughts: In Order To Demand the Truth, We Must be Willing to Accept It”
