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The rise of 21st century anti-semitism
Friday, 6 Aug, 2010 – 13:00 | View Comments
The rise of 21st century anti-semitism

This is the first in a two part feature on anti-semitism. This part looks at the rise and nature of modern anti-semitism.

Vibe Debate; Thursday July 15th, 7.30pm at the Glassblower in Picadilly
Thursday, 8 Jul, 2010 – 14:53 | View Comments
Vibe Debate; Thursday July 15th, 7.30pm at the Glassblower in Picadilly

Come to the Vibe debate on July 15 in Central London – ‘should voting be compulsory?’ Debate, discuss, drink…what more could you want from an evening?

Health inequality – money is no longer enough
Sunday, 4 Jul, 2010 – 8:30 | View Comments
Health inequality – money is no longer enough

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A National Audit Office report that the gap between the poorest and the richest is widening is another opportunity for bold and radical reform across public life.

A free school for free thinkers?
Wednesday, 30 Jun, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
A free school for free thinkers?

The Conservative policy of allowing parents and qualified teachers to establish schools sprang into action this month. Secular campaigners can take heart in the fact that Professor Richard Dawkins has recently expressed an interest in starting a free school.

Cap on immigration: a race to the bottom?
Tuesday, 29 Jun, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
Cap on immigration: a race to the bottom?

The Home Secretary Theresa May has announced a limit on non-EU migrants who are able to come to the UK in the same week that the government is proposing welfare reform to push the unemployed into work. Is a cap on non-EU immigration good for the economy?

Cuts v Spending: why walk backwards to go forwards?
Friday, 25 Jun, 2010 – 21:18 | View Comments
Cuts v Spending: why walk backwards to go forwards?

The cuts v spending argument is one we’ve heard many times before and we would do well to heed Enoch Powell’s words on the matter.

How much of your life will you tell?
Saturday, 19 Jun, 2010 – 19:20 | View Comments
How much of your life will you tell?

Nowadays, people post personal information up online, to stay there forever and to be read by everyone. Is it possible to take it too far?

Complaints from students against universities have doubled – should fees double with them?
Wednesday, 16 Jun, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
Complaints from students against universities have doubled – should fees double with them?

Complaints recieved by the Office of the Independent Adjudicator by students against their universities have doubled – is now the right time to double fees too?

Will the Tories swing their axe at the BBC?
Tuesday, 15 Jun, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
Will the Tories swing their axe at the BBC?

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has called for a revision in the way the BBC raises its funds. Does this spell the beginning of the end for Aunty Beeb?

In the Pursuit of Happiness
Friday, 11 Jun, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
In the Pursuit of Happiness

Traditionally, America has supported Israel through hell and high water, but with the events of 31 May coming at a time when Obama has signalled his intention to build a peace process based on practical concerns, as opposed to historical alliances, can Israel still rely on US support as a given?

Rationing freedom can’t work. It will only drag us to their level.
Sunday, 16 May, 2010 – 8:30 | View Comments
Rationing freedom can’t work. It will only drag us to their level.

If we ever want to preserve the democratic liberties at the heart of our society, the right to free speech and expression must not be threatened; not for liberals, not for conservatives, not even for radicals.

Voting 2.0 – any excuses?
Thursday, 13 May, 2010 – 8:30 | View Comments
Voting 2.0 – any excuses?

In a world that is propped up on technology and the internet, why can’t we yet vote electronically?