Battle of Ideas Readings
Battle Readings is a regularly updated compilation of articles, essays, and opinion pieces relevant to the themes of the Battle of Ideas.
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Poland might ban abortion but European women will find another way- however dangerous
Ann Furedi, Telegraph, 24 September 2016
Ann Furedi, Telegraph, 24 September 2016
The Brexit economy: post-referendum data defies gloomy UK predictions
Guardian analysis of key economic figures gives rounded assessment three months after the vote
Katie Allen, Guardian, 22 September 2016
Guardian analysis of key economic figures gives rounded assessment three months after the vote
Katie Allen, Guardian, 22 September 2016
Brexit Britain: What has actually happened so far?
The UK may have voted on 23 June to leave the European Union but it is not yet clear what the country's path to Brexit will actually mean.
BBC News, 22 September 2016
The UK may have voted on 23 June to leave the European Union but it is not yet clear what the country's path to Brexit will actually mean.
BBC News, 22 September 2016
Brexit: UK economy faces uncertain future after shock referendum result, say two independent reports
Expert forecasts come in midst of political party conference season - in which country’s fortunes outside the EU are the central theme.
Joe Watts, Independent, 21 September 2016
Expert forecasts come in midst of political party conference season - in which country’s fortunes outside the EU are the central theme.
Joe Watts, Independent, 21 September 2016
Just How Similar is Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler?
Both men represent their personal character as the antidote to all social and political problems.
Maiken Umbach, Newsweek, 21 September 2016
Both men represent their personal character as the antidote to all social and political problems.
Maiken Umbach, Newsweek, 21 September 2016
Healthtech, Fintech, and AI dominate Techstars London Demo Day
Mike Butcher, TechCrunch, 20 September 2016
Mike Butcher, TechCrunch, 20 September 2016
Poland Proposes New Law Banning All Abortions and Protecting Unborn Children
Micaiah Bilger, , 19 September 2016
Micaiah Bilger, , 19 September 2016
The idea of a 'post-truth society' is elitist and obnoxious
People’s attraction to the Brexit camp’s dodgiest claims is not an invitation to those in authority to abandon truthfulness
Tracey Brown, Guardian, 19 September 2016
People’s attraction to the Brexit camp’s dodgiest claims is not an invitation to those in authority to abandon truthfulness
Tracey Brown, Guardian, 19 September 2016
The Human Rights Act should not be repealed
Conor Gearty, UK Constitutional Law Association, 17 September 2016
Conor Gearty, UK Constitutional Law Association, 17 September 2016
What have the ancient Greeks done for us lately?
"The rules of the game at The Battle of Ideas makes beating about the bush impossible. When you are given 5 minutes to make your point, you either say something essential, or you reveal that you have nothing really to say. This eliminates 'the unbearable lightness' of speculation that haunts public debate."
Albena Azmanova, social philosopher, political commentator and activist
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