Freedom and Freaktopia: re-reading the past to re-imagine the future

Through his work on the Victorian freak show, and ideas from disability studies and philosophy, John Woolf explores the idea of 'freaktopia'

Should the Courts or the People determine rights? It’s complicated..

The US Supreme Court has overturned the right to abortion. This provokes a question: should unelected judges or the People determine rights?

Why we need to radically recognise the Homeless

The Homeless are defined by what they have not – a home. Unlike women, disabled people- defined by what they have. Why is this so important?

On collective injustices: Why your vegetarianism doesn't matter

‘Society’s to blame’: Banks, Structures and Climate Change

Is ‘cancel culture’ a threat to free speech?

Do recent perceived trends of cancellation or ostracism of those with odious views (so-termed cancel culture) pose a threat to free speech?

Culture wars: who’s to blame- the ‘snowflake’ or the ‘microaggressor’?

Climate change and the existential issue it raises

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