Category Archives: Politics

Please shut up, Theresa May

Posted on 17/02/2013 by quominus

Theresa May has published an article in the Fail on Sunday in which she attacks judges for their approach to Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and the guidance the government has issued on interpreting this Article. I’m … Continue reading →

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Ask Hadley: Can a Feminist Wear High-Heels?

Posted on 28/01/2013 by quominus

A better question; isn’t the entire point of feminism that nobody, male or female, gets to judge you for your gender/adherence or lack thereof to gender roles?

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Transparency, maybe?

Posted on 27/01/2013 by quominus

Apparently the government is considering curbing ‘industrial use’ of FOI requests because of the disproportionate cost. I have no doubt the cost is disproportionate – it’s digging data out of a plethora of different structures. But perhaps a more logical … Continue reading →

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Don’t Bind Don’t Tell

Posted on 24/01/2013 by quominus

The announcement by Panetta that women will be able to serve in combat units has been met with a counter-argument that unit cohesion will be disrupted if people find out that everyone poops. (Okay, so to be more fair; it’s … Continue reading →

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It’s incumbent upon every one of us…

Posted on 20/01/2013 by quominus

…to FUCK SHIT THE FUCK UP. In an orderly, creative and productive manner.