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Tag: Democracy
Racism as a Virus: Black History Month Lecture
Two weeks ago, a Ryanair passenger, David Mesher, was documented racially abusing Delsie Gayle, a black woman seated next to him. The clip recorded Mesher calling his fellow passenger an,’ugly […]
Reflections on a memorable year on campus
It has been over six months since I passed on my role as YUSU’s Policy Coordinator to my elected successor. Since then, I’ve taken some time to think about how […]
YUSU Policy Coordinator to leave role at York Vision after controversy
Josh Mackenzie, the Policy Coordinator of the University of York Students’ Union (YUSU), will resign from his role at York Vision at the newspaper’s Extraordinary General Meeting in October, it was […]
“Let the Mad Dog Bark!” – On the Social Media Ban of Alex Jones and InfoWars
An issue which has been doing the rounds recently online, but which has so far failed to attract much mainstream media attention in the UK, is the decision by three […]
Author of motion of no confidence against Policy Coordinator letter identified as ex-York Vision MD
The author of the complaint that called for a vote of no confidence against the YUSU Policy Coordinator, which led to an investigation, the suspension of the policy process and calls […]
Boris and the Burka: discussing the Danish Ban
Much has been said in recent weeks about the controversial comments made by Boris Johnson in an article he penned for the Daily Telegraph, concerning the recent law banning the […]
Review: “Winning the War of Ideas: Jordan Peterson, Sam Harris and Douglas Murray.” London O2 Arena.
The popularity of music concerts is undeniable as crowds continuously flock to see music stars of the current age. However, the growth in popularity of public debates is telling of […]
Suspension of YUSU Policy Process continues into new YUSU Officers’ term
As the newly elected Sabbatical Officers’ for the University of York Students’ Union (YUSU) take their seats, a major issue on the agenda is the future of the Policy Process, […]
Campus societies voice support for VONC in President’s last week
Several student societies at the University of York have publicly backed a vote of no confidence in the University of York Students’ Union (YUSU) President as he enters his final […]