Keegan Leighty

France is set to become the first nation to explicitly recognize abortion as a fundamental human right in its constitution, following a movement led by President Emmanuel Macron in response to global concerns over the erosion of abortion rights, after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Changing the Constitution France is … Read more

Thousands of Russians gathered to honour Alexei Navalny, a leading opposition figure who died under controversial circumstances, with many viewing the Kremlin as responsible for his demise. The event, marked by chants against President Putin and in support of democratic freedoms, showcased a significant public demonstration of dissent despite the government’s crackdown on opposition activities. … Read more

Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner, has refused to apologize after endorsing trans rights that labelled organizations like Women’s Place UK and the LGB Alliance as “trans-exclusionist hate groups.”  Rayner’s Record Angela Rayner is a prominent British politician serving as the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party since April 2020 and has been … Read more

JK Rowling has publicly critiqued Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Act on social media, sparking debates over free speech and the legislation’s approach to protected characteristics. Becoming Controversial JK Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter series and since the conclusion of the books, has become a controversial figure due to her … Read more

Angry Christians are accusing Cadbury Chocolate of attempting “Christian Erasure” after a store marketed Cadbury Easter Eggs as “gesture eggs.” New Promotions An independently run discount store in Spalding, Lincolnshire, created a new promotional campaign that has backfired and dragged Cadbury Chocolate into a controversy against angry Christians. Gesture Eggs The new promotional campaign took … Read more

Noa-Lynn van Leuven, a transgender darts player, recently won in both mixed-gender and women-only professional darts tournaments. However, she had little time to celebrate when two teammates quit because they didn’t want to play with her.  Winning the PDC Noa-Lynn van Leuven, a transgender darts player, has recently sparked controversy after winning the PDC Women’s … Read more

An Archdeacon of Liverpool has dragged the Church of England into a new controversy after advocating for “anti-whiteness” and calling her parish to “smash the patriarchy.” Archdeacon Threlfall-Holmes The Archdeacon who started it all is named Ven Miranda Threlfall-Holmes, and she has now become a central figure in the Church of England’s conversation surrounding race … Read more

A new idea has begun to gain traction thanks to Limitarianism, which suggests limiting the wealth someone can make so that the excess money can then be used to improve society for the less fortunate. Sparking the Debate The London School of Economics hosted a debate focusing on the ethical and societal implications of Limitarianism … Read more

For the first time in UK history, none of the four main government positions are held by white men. Is Vaughan Gething’s election as Wales’ first black leader the result of a cultural shift throughout Europe, or is the focus on increasing diversity in leadership drawing attention away from the systemic issues still negatively impacting … Read more

Oscar-winning British Actress Olivia Colman, best known for her roles in acclaimed films and television series such as “The Favourite” “The Father” “The Crown” and “Heartstopper,” has made headlines this week for speaking out against the gender pay gap in Hollywood. Making More Money Actress Olivia Colman has publicly criticized Hollywood’s gender pay gap and … Read more