Government and Politics – Page 3 – Francesca's Thoughts

10/11/2016

Here’s a List of LGBTQ+ Art. Help Me Add To It.

I can’t believe I actually did go running from a Trump presidency. Actually yes, I can – but I’m going to write about that another day, because I am weary both of the topic and of knee-jerk reactions to it. I have many things to say, and I want to say them with more maturity… Continue reading

Government and Politics, LGBT, November 2016, THE WORLD *head in hands*

Indifferent Ignorance, LGBT film list, list of LGBT books, list of LGBT music, reactions to the presidency

09/09/2016

A Take on the Grammar School Debate, by Someone Who Actually Went to One

The new school year is upon the nation’s sproglets and there’s a new-ish argument in Parliament and the media about grammar schools. Am I glad to be back home. I want to add my two cents to the great grammar school debate, because I actually attended one – after 1974, which as far as I can tell is when… Continue reading

DISCUSS., Government and Politics, School, September 2016, THE WORLD *head in hands*

attending a grammar school, essay on grammar schools, grammar school debate, Indifferent Ignorance, taking the 11+, the Eleven Plus in Essex

22/06/2016

Referendum Flu

Since every other motherfucker in my Facebook and Twitter and household is telling me what they think and/or why I’m wrong, I thought I’d return the favour while I still can – and share some of my favourite referendum satire. I can’t upload the entirety of this week’s Private Eye coverage, but if you see… Continue reading

DISCUSS., Government and Politics, Internet, June 2016, Newspapers, Social Media, THE WORLD *head in hands*

‘Private Eye’, Brexit, EU referendum, Indifferent Ignorance, Jean Jullien, John Oliver, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Brexit, The Vote Now Show, where the fuck is Lithuania

10/05/2016

Dropped Mic at the BAFTAs

Who else inhaled audibly on Sunday night when Peter Kosminsky mentioned John Whittingdale? Who else wants to see his full speech plus a lil interview with some awkward filmmakers? I am one hundred percent done with any and all British and/or world politics at the moment but the BAFTAs made me sit up a little straighter, pick up a pen and write… Continue reading

Art, Complaints, DISCUSS., Government and Politics, May 2016, THE WORLD *head in hands*, TV, Videos

‘Wolf Hall’, ‘Wolf Hall’ BAFTA, BAFTAs 2016, British Academy Television and Film Awards, Indifferent Ignorance, John Whittingdale, Peter Kosminsky