Pornhub Deserved the Flak, but its Abolition and Censorship Will Help No One

TW: Rape, sexual violence ItÔÇÖs been a disastrous year for Pornhub. Until recently, criticism of the porn site, which is the tenth most visited site worldwide, had only cast quiet ripples in the media. But when US police discovered Pornhub videos of a missing fifteen-year-old girl in October last year, the floodgates burst open. By March, a Change.org petition by anti-exploitation group Exodus Cry called … Continue reading Pornhub Deserved the Flak, but its Abolition and Censorship Will Help No One

Amber Heard – The ‘Untrustworthy’ Woman

words by: Elly Savva *TW // Domestic violence: This piece talks about details of abuse that may be triggering for survivors* Despite the recent verdict which ruled that Amber Heard had been subjected to violence by her ex-husband Johnny Depp, many on the internet have rushed to DeppÔÇÖs defence. Leaked phone calls suggest that their marriage was messy and Heard fought back. However, the fact … Continue reading Amber Heard – The ‘Untrustworthy’ Woman

Interview: Isadora Sinha, the Woman Who Made Waves in the Pro-choice Motion

On the 21st of November, the Student Union was filled with a with roaring applause from hundreds of students, as Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs pro-choice motion was passed with a majority vote. The result was monumental and a moment of overwhelming pride for Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs students; especially women.  Initially, when I first decided to interview Isadora Sinha – the women who proposed the pro-choice motion to the … Continue reading Interview: Isadora Sinha, the Woman Who Made Waves in the Pro-choice Motion

Human Dignity: The Cost of Art?

By Sara Abidi An Italian director and screenwriter, the late Bernardo Bertolucci is credited with several works that achieved remarkable critical acclaim. His work in The Last Emperor earned him the Academy Award for Best Director and the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Eventually, he was presented with the inaugural Honorary Palme d’Or Award at the opening ceremony of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. … Continue reading Human Dignity: The Cost of Art?