By Annika Lee Author’s note: This is a type of found poem from the source text of 1 Corinthians 7, the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) edition. The selections were made only from the first word of each line (or multiple words, in the case of “a wife” and “a slave”). The work is a deliberate…
Demented Democracy
by Hanna Zelma Horányi A bit of context: On April 4, parliamentary elections were held in Hungary. Fidesz, the governing party won in a landslide. On the same day, there was also a referendum which was often regarded as homo- and transphobic. (I’m adding often because a. as far as the government is concerned, it…
Revisiting Israel – Reupload
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BE RIGHT BACK
By Luis Garcia Camels at a local safari camp in the UAE are taking a break from carrying people all day. While camel riding itself is not inherently unethical, many camels in the region endure much stress as they are forced in unfavourable conditions despite having to deal with hordes of tourists eager…
Your Guide to the Laureates of the Four Freedoms Awards 2022
By Charlotte Vreden Every year the Four Freedoms awards are given to inspiring people and organisations from across the globe. The laureates have demonstrated their bravery and commitment to the principles proclaimed by Franklin Roosevelt in his Four Freedoms speech. They will be awarded this year in Middelburg on the 21st of April. For Franklin…
Safe Spaces
By Roni Grinstein I remember when my friend came to visit me, he couldn’t help but wonder: “Is it you that attracts people that are emotionally complex, or is it this place?” (as he put it). His question struck me, mostly because of his sincere observations and sensitivity towards noticing the complex inner worlds of…
Ukraine and the Charge of the Light Brigade
By Romke van der Veen There are certain regions of the world, which have historically been at the convergence point of conflicting cultures. Ukraine has been one of these frontiers; a place of tensions between powers, not unlike the Balkans, Caucasus or the Arabian Peninsula have to an even greater degree. In Mackinder’s ‘Heartland Theory’…