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The Anachronistic Error: Why Calling the Virgin Mary ‘Palestinian’ Is Historically Inaccurate…

The Anachronistic Error: Why Calling the Virgin Mary ‘Palestinian’ Is Historically Inaccurate and Why Universities Must Prioritise Facts Anachronism: (something belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists or is portrayed). In a recent academic…

Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Lords: What Has Happened, What’s Next, and How You Can Act

The debate over the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which seeks to legalise assisted dying in the UK, has reached a critical juncture in the House of Lords. As of September 19th, 2025, the bill has undergone significant…

Does Play Belong in Primary School? Comparing Australian and UK Perspectives

Play is widely celebrated as a cornerstone of early childhood education, fostering creativity, social skills, and independence. However, its role in primary school remains contentious, with new research revealing uncertainty among teachers in both Australia and the UK. A recent…

Judith Butler’s Trans Liberation Argument: A Muddle of Words, with Zero Wisdom

Judith Butler’s latest piece in Socialist Worker, “It’s not ‘post-modern’ to support trans+ liberation,” is a masterclass in academic jargon masquerading as insight. Known for her dense, often impenetrable writing in works like Gender Trouble (1990), Butler tries to frame…

Why Labour’s Touchscreen Assessment Plan for Four-Year-Olds is a Bad Idea for Child Development and Society

In June 2025, the UK Labour government, led by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, introduced new guidance requiring schools to assess reception-age pupils (as young as four) using touchscreen devices starting from the next academic term. This move has sparked significant…