My friend just gave birth. Which is, if you think about it, pretty amazing. I’ve never even given blood. It got me thinking about all the lessons you’re obliged to teach a new human, and later, conflicting lessons. Erica Buist You teach a child to always tell the […]
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Squatting: under the cover of occupation
In the English-speaking world they are known as ‘squatters’, in Spain ‘okupas’, and in certain Latin American countries as ‘paracaidistas’ (‘parachutists’). These are some of the terms that refer to those people throughout the world who lead lives based on occupying abandoned buildings or abandoned housing. Juan Galbete […]
Bipolar Disorder: An emotional rollercoaster
Considered within the group of invisible illnesses, it is estimated that between 2% and 4% of the world’s population suffer from this mental illness to some degree, although its true impact is inestimable due to the difficulty of its diagnosis. Juan Galbete The manic-depressive illness, more commonly known […]
Freeganism, an alternative lifestyle
Every day, and all over the world, tonnes of food are wasted by millions of homes, industries and companies. And it’s not always because the food is past its sell-by date or in some way unfit for human consumption; it’s thrown into the bin simply because it’s “not needed”. […]
My life behind the statistics
Every year we can be sure to find new statistics concerning the condition of teenage pregnancy within Europe. Randelle Tanios Ellis Statistics show that British youths are leaders amongst those of the continent when it comes to what one magazine called a: “Global tragedy”. My name is Randelle […]
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