Society and Culture – Page 56

The Threat of Woke Part 1

Boris Johnson has been urged to defend Britain from the “profound threat” and fight back against Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter protesters. A group of Tory MPs have urged the Prime Minister to fight back against the “woke warriors” in a new manifesto. The pamphlet, released by the Common Sense Group, called on Mr… Continue reading The Threat of Woke Part 1

Sep 2021. The Migrant Crisis at the Channel

Push back at sea is a tactic allowed in certain circumstances. It’s something Australia, for example, has already used. However, it does require the other side to cooperate – something France has so far refused to do. As soon as the boats leave French waters – which the UK authorities cannot enter without France’s consent… Continue reading Sep 2021. The Migrant Crisis at the Channel

Sep 2021. An Interim Government in Afghanistan

International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the Taliban have announced an interim government for Afghanistan filled with hardline figures from the group’s rule in the 1990s. For Afghanistan’s religious minorities and the international community, the announcement of the interim government confirms fears that the Taliban will not respect the rights of minorities or women.… Continue reading Sep 2021. An Interim Government in Afghanistan

Sep 2021. A National Care Service for Scotland

An independent review into the future of adult social care has recommended that a National Care Service, similar to the NHS, be set up in Scotland to tackle the crisis in the sector. The report, led by Derek Feeley, issued more than 50 recommendations to the Scottish Government, including making care services free at the… Continue reading Sep 2021. A National Care Service for Scotland

The SNP Evil in Scotland Part 32

The assumption of English moral turpitude is an ingrained tic in nationalist circles. Both SNP members and senior figures in the party jab constantly at England’s opposition to immigration and racist and imperialist attitudes. This of an England which has, proportionately and of course absolutely, by far the largest population of immigrants and their descendants… Continue reading The SNP Evil in Scotland Part 32

Sep 2021. The Woke in Education

More parents are waking up to the “woke” ideology that is seeping into their children’s classrooms and curriculum. Increasingly, they are speaking up and opting out. Last week, Andrew Gutmann, a father of a student at the elite, $54,000-a-year Brearley School in Manhattan, wrote a scathing open letter to the school community. He stated that… Continue reading Sep 2021. The Woke in Education

Sep 2021. Andrew Doyle and Graham Linehan

The sex class “Female” is being bulldozed out of existence. Every day we see myriad examples, a little more ground being lost. It began with a few concessions here and there, a few changes to our language, a slight bend in the law, and it has snowballed with such breath-taking speed and momentum that very… Continue reading Sep 2021. Andrew Doyle and Graham Linehan

Sep 2021. Cancel Culture and a Catholic Priest

Cancel culture – which sees individuals and brands spurned due to comments, actions or stances that some perceive to be wrong – is nothing new. Fundamentally, cancel culture is about shame. Shame emerges in response to the feeling that we have transgressed against some agreed social rule and lost status within the group. Evolutionary psychologists… Continue reading Sep 2021. Cancel Culture and a Catholic Priest

Sep 2021. Comedian Cancelled

Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown has been backed by more than 28,000 protesters after Sheffield City Hall cancelled his show because it doesn’t “reflect our values”. The 76-year-old Yorkshire comedian – famed for his offensive style of comedy – was due to perform at the venue in January next year. Brown – real name Royston Vasey – said… Continue reading Sep 2021. Comedian Cancelled