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Opinion: Aesthetic Misogyny – Sky Sports Halo

November 23, 2025 By Gemma Gradwell

Sky Sports new Tiktok channel Halo, self-described as the “lil sis” of the broadcaster’s main channel, has been widely regarded as an insult to its’ audience.

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In what ways has the MeToo movement changed the political and public climate in the years since it began?  

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 By Sophie Gwyther

Since the 21st century, social movements have played a prominent role in shaping both the political and public climate. Among these, the #MeToo

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Desensitising and Dividing: The Media’s Role in Encouraging Radicalism

October 20, 2025October 19, 2025 By Hugh Seear

Counter Terrorism Policing recently announced that one in five arrests on terrorism charges in the UK are of children under the age of

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Editorial: Regulating Social Media for National Security: Beyond Bans to Global Cooperation

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 By Oliver Keay

Social media has transformed global communication, making platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok indispensable in everyday life. These platforms have become spaces for

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MAGA 2.0 vs “Kamala” – How Trump’s Populism and Harris’ Progressivism Shaped the Results of the US Election

December 1, 2024December 10, 2024 By Freya Holland

Their ability to cultivate and maintain these brands directly impacted the results we saw on November 5th, 2024. 

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What’s the worry over TikTok’s Association with China?

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 By Ruby Fry

Over the last week, concerns have been raised over TikTok’s Chinese owners and the implications on Western users, specifically US users. The US

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Do Hashtags Breed Hatred? The Impact of Social Media on Political Polarisation in the USA

February 10, 2024February 10, 2024 By Maya Karia

In contemporary society, social media and technology have become crucial in diversifying the political landscape of the United States; moulding public opinion, mobilising

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