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Philosophy News in Brief – May 19th, 2017

May 19, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

Some philosophical principles of success; John Singleton Copley as a ‘national treasure’ portraits; and a reflection on the reasons for extremism after Mashal Khan’s murder

Politics News in Brief, Brexit, Redcar, Labour, Elections,

Politics News in Brief – May 19th, 2017

May 19, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

Brexit talks could collapse over UK divorce bill; Brexit and the identity crisis for the UK; and the difficulty of stopping foreign influence on UK politics

Science News in Brief – May 20th, 2017

May 19, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

UK government accused of silencing scientists; NASA looking for plans to land on Europa; about 2,000 new species found.

Politics News in Brief – May 15th, 2017

May 15, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

UK youth have more power than they think for the elections; Tony Blair is possibly back, possibly from Brexit vote; Trump fires Comey while still in Russia-Trump investigation.

Science News in Brief – May 12th, 2017

May 12, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

Scientists name dinosaur after “Ghostbusters” villain; Big Bang celebration from the Vatican; Australian astronomy budget is a winner.

Philosophy News in Brief – May 12th, 2017

May 12, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

The official stances of the Eastern Orthodox Church on LGBTQ; feminist associate professor publishes controversial philosophy article; ‘Eye for an eye’ applies, sometimes, possibly.

Religion News in Brief – May 12th, 2017

May 12, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

Brain damage associated with religious belief; Republican, Texas, bill proposed around adoption services; extremist Quran ban proposed in Zurich.

Education News in Brief – May 11th, 2017

May 11, 2017 Scott Jacobsen 0

UK and Australian academic life is more stressful than Iran and Uganda; school cut preventions means more money on income tax; prescription drug use by kids a concern for British parents.

Arts News Brief – May 7th, 2017

May 7, 2017 Dominic Lauren 0

Music Festival Websites Campaign Against Sexual Assault In 2016, two women were raped at the UK’s Reading Festival. In response to this event, more than 25 UK music festivals will turn off their websites for a day on Monday in

Women’s Rights News Brief – May 1st, 2017

May 1, 2017 Dominic Lauren 0

High Heels Petition: Work Dress Code Law Rejected After Nicola Thorp was sent home from work for wearing flat shoes, a petition was set up receiving more than 152,000 signatures and was debated in Parliament in March. Thorp began her petition after