Human Rights
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Human RightsFascism at Home: The rise of the right in Brazil
As Brazil elected rightwing Jair Bolsonaro as their new leader, one writer looked on from Scotland at the rise of fascism in his home country Read more »| 09 Apr 2019 -
Human RightsBurning Up: On Political Activism and Self-Care
As 2018 comes to an end, it’s safe to say everyone’s feeling a bit of political burnout. We speak to three activists about how they balance self-care with politics Read more »| 22 Nov 2018 -
Human RightsWhat we learned at 2018’s Resisting Whiteness Conference
Resisting Whiteness is about how we can create long-term, institutional anti-racist action in the UK. Here’s a breakdown of what we learned at this year’s conference Read more »| 28 Sep 2018 -
TravelThe realities of travelling as a black woman
One writer explores what it means to travel as a black woman and why despite its difficulties, she always encourages people of colour to go Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
SexualityThe NHS at 70, by the immigrants who make it
Free, universal healthcare is a privilege most of us take for granted in this country. We talk to healthcare professionals who have chosen to work in the UK about what the NHS means to them on its 70th birthday Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
SexualityScotland's Coming Out: 23 Years of Pride
Pride is far from perfect, but its impact on human rights in the country is undeniable. One writer retraces the strides we've made in 23 years of Scottish Pride Read more »| 05 Jun 2018
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Human RightsHow to be a better feminist this International Women's Day
As British feminists look forward to an International Women's Day that coincides with the centenary of female suffrage, one writer maps out what we could learn from past mistakes Read more »| 07 Mar 2018 -
Human RightsLiterally the Worst: On Talking Less about Hitler
For decades Adolf Hitler and his Nazis have been considered fodder for comedy baddies, lazy political comparison and Oscar-bait tearjerkers. It’s time to introduce nuance and sensitivity into the way we discuss those who committed racial atrocities Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
BooksPatrisse Khan-Cullors & asha bandele on When They Call You A Terrorist
Three women came together to form an active response to systemic racism – the Black Lives Matter movement. We talk to co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors and journalist asha bandele as new book When They Call You A Terrorist hits shelves Read more »| 25 Jan 2018 -
SexualityOut of The Filing Cabinet: Coming Out at Work
Megan Wallace explains why a New Year's resolution to come out to one's colleagues is often easier said than done... Read more »| 08 Jan 2018 -
SexualityGuilty Pleasures: The Issue with Classic TV
Nostalgic television shows like Friends, The Simpsons and Sex and the City perpetuate stereotypes and contribute to inequality. Why do they get a free pass in modern society? Read more »| 04 Jan 2018 -
SexualityWitch Side Are You On? Witchcraft & Halloween
In a world of Sexy Scientist costumes and whitewashed Geisha get-ups, the witch has prevailed as a feminist fallback for socially conscious trick-or-treaters. And, er, we’re about to ruin that for you too... Read more »| 13 Oct 2017 -
StudentsHow to be socially involved at uni
Here’s your how-to guide for getting involved at university Read more »| 04 Sep 2017 -
SexualityIs It Safe to Come Out?
When I came out, there was the seeming option that I could stay in if I’d wanted – and some people don’t have that luxury Read more »| 04 Apr 2017 -
Human RightsAccess all Areas: Disability & Culture in Scotland
Deviance speaks to EUSA's Disability and Mental Wellbeing Convenor about Edinburgh's accessibility problem and the people who're trying to fix it... Read more »| 01 Mar 2017