Postcard from Washington D.C.
Roger Watson is in Washington D.C., a city completely in the grip of Harris-Walz mania. Every banner, button or shout-out is for Kamala Harris. It's a bubble completely detached from the country it governs.
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What Has Hull Done to Deserve This?
As if Hull didn't have enough problems, eco-obsessed Cold Play have announced their only U.K. tour dates outside London will take place there. Observers are baffled, but Roger Watson thinks he knows why: wind turbines.
Fighting Goliath: A Review of Norman Fenton and Martin Neil’s New Book
"Of all the books on the COVID-19 years, this one really has the COVID-19 narrative on the ropes." Dr Roger Watson reviews Fighting Goliath, the new book from Professors Norman Fenton and Martin Neil.
Crime and No Punishment: Starmer’s Red Dawn
Two-Tier Keir is cracking down on 'far-Right' protesters who use hurty words on Twitter, while turning a blind eye to antisemitic hate, says Roger Watson. It's a clear case of 'one law for us, none for them'.
Did David Clews, the Anchor of Unity News Network, Really Fan the Flames of Last Week’s Unrest?
David Clews, the anchor of Unity News Network, has been attacked by several newspapers, accused of encouraging his followers to participate in the recent rioting. But did he? No, says Dr Roger Watson in the Daily Sceptic.
Civil Disorder Comes to My Home Town
Hull resident Dr Roger Watson has written an account of the rioting that blighted his city yesterday afternoon. He too has reservations about the number of asylum seekers being housed in Hull, but thinks that's no excuse.
What Did Belinda the Cat Do?
Dr Roger Watson explores the weird and wonderful world of rejected petitions to Parliament, from serious issues like healthcare to letting "Belinda the cat back in Tesco".
From the Humber to the Wolds, East Yorkshire Will be Cold
Hull resident Dr Roger Watson had no idea the Government was proposing devolution for Hull until he saw a sticker with a QR code at a bus stop. It's a load of nonsense, obviously.
U.K. Universities Lead the World in Spin
U.K. universities lead the world in spin, says Dr. Roger Watson, who describes some of the most egregious examples from his 30-year university teaching career.
Has Parkrun Lost the Plot?
Parkrun has scrapped reporting course records to escape from the brewing controversy over including trans women (i.e. men) in the women's records. This is madness, says avid Parkrunner Dr Roger Watson.
What the First Amendment Means for Free Speech at University, According to a Harvard Law Expert
What does the First Amendment require for free speech at American public universities? Harvard law expert Cass R. Sunstein wades into the debate, with some perhaps surprising outcomes.
Nursing and Midwifery Council Bans ‘Misgendering’ in ‘Free Speech’ Guidance
The nursing and midwifery council has banned 'misgendering' in its first 'free speech' guidance for practitioners. While broadly backing free speech on political issues, it draws a line at anything said to individuals.
