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the elephant in the room

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EQUAL PAY DAY: SAVE THE DATE!

Last week (10th November) was the UK’s annual ‘Equal pay day’ marking the point in the year from which effectively women are working for free – kind of.… Read more “EQUAL PAY DAY: SAVE THE DATE!”

2018-11-12 by Elephants Voice

ICELAND: was banning ‘that’ advert the best thing for it?

It’s that time of the year, with pumpkins burnt out the Christmas cheer has begun, in November. Don’t even get me started on Christmas…in NOVEMBER. But, *deep… Read more “ICELAND: was banning ‘that’ advert the best thing for it?”

2018-11-10 by Elephants Voice

I feel a change coming…

Hello readers, This already feels like a post in my diary, but, thankfully that’s something none of you will ever get to peek into. Probably for the… Read more “I feel a change coming…”

2018-10-13 by Elephants Voice

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Is Roxanne the woman who cried wolf or an abused victim?

Where is the line drawn between miscommunication and abuse? Celebrity Big Brother is seemingly undecided while the public remains divided.  Headlines have flooded media outlets this week branding Roxanne Pallett… Read more “DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Is Roxanne the woman who cried wolf or an abused victim?”

2018-09-052018-09-04 by Elephants Voice

AFFLICTED: Why are so many choosing to skip it, not stream it?

PANIC OVER!!!! I’m going to be covering #Afflicted and that whole shit storm Got a comment you want me to include? Just reply to this tweet! 🎥#spoonie… Read more “AFFLICTED: Why are so many choosing to skip it, not stream it?”

2018-09-02 by Elephants Voice

Chats with Charlie 2.1

This series will usually consist of three Q’s answered every week so if yours isn’t loaded this week it will be next – but answers left to… Read more “Chats with Charlie 2.1”

2018-08-192018-08-19 by Elephants Voice

Fashionable racism: how long did it take viewers to ‘forget’ how angry they were over Samira’s treatment?

The public tuned in, as always, this summer to watch the villa fill with chiselled abs and pushed up boobs. Samira Mighty may have been one of… Read more “Fashionable racism: how long did it take viewers to ‘forget’ how angry they were over Samira’s treatment?”

2018-08-082018-08-07 by Elephants Voice

Chats with Charlie 2.0

Look what’s back! Thank you all for voting, it was a close one.   This series will usually consist of three Q’s answered every week so if… Read more “Chats with Charlie 2.0”

2018-08-05 by Elephants Voice

UPDATED: Homelessness: when mans best friend is all you have

UPDATE: 01/08/2018 Since the article was first posted I’ve remained in contact with David, due to his living situation not improving our contact relies solely on visiting… Read more “UPDATED: Homelessness: when mans best friend is all you have”

2018-08-012018-08-01 by Elephants Voice

Medical Marijuana: is medicinal legalisation a step towards recreational freedom?

Medical cannabis is set to become available, with a prescription, within a matter of months. Doctors will be able to prescribe the treatment soon after home secretary… Read more “Medical Marijuana: is medicinal legalisation a step towards recreational freedom?”

2018-08-012018-08-01 by Elephants Voice

Contraceptive apps: brilliant, bonkers or brave?

Contraception is often assumed to be, whether correctly so or not, a woman’s responsibility. Sitting on a plastic chair at a walk-in clinic with your best friend… Read more “Contraceptive apps: brilliant, bonkers or brave?”

2018-07-252018-07-25 by Elephants Voice

Chats with Charlie

Hello, Do you remember those #ChatsWithCharlie pieces that got hits all over the world? Ofcourse you do! You were all nosey enough to tune in every week… Read more “Chats with Charlie”

2018-07-22 by Elephants Voice

RAPE: she was drunk so he’s not REALLY a rapist, right?

How many headlines have you seen altered by Twitter users when newspapers and websites describe victims of rape as ‘drunk’? Is this relevant? Is it victim-blaming? Is it about… Read more “RAPE: she was drunk so he’s not REALLY a rapist, right?”

2018-07-17 by Elephants Voice

World Cup 2018: where’s it coming again? An idiots guide.

It’s the chant we can’t enter a pub without hearing, scroll through Twitter without favouriting or see a football and not think (while kicking it). In a… Read more “World Cup 2018: where’s it coming again? An idiots guide.”

2018-07-062018-07-06 by Elephants Voice

Gas-lighting: Is reality TV normalising abuse to add drama?

*Iain Stirling’s voice* Six days a week the nation has been tuning in to some quality British television, but is reality TV increasingly normalising unhealthy relationship behaviours? *Iain Stirling… Read more “Gas-lighting: Is reality TV normalising abuse to add drama?”

2018-06-21 by Elephants Voice

Taking some ‘M.E’ time

Hello loyal readers/subscribers/followers, Firstly, I’d like to say thank you! Your continued support and interaction with Elephant’s Voice resulted in my university awarding me a First-class for DMP –… Read more “Taking some ‘M.E’ time”

2018-06-13 by Elephants Voice

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: M.E. and me

This will be the first time I’ve published any content directly relating, and somewhat recognising, my disease. I think that it is important for readers to know… Read more “Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: M.E. and me”

2018-04-052018-12-31 by Elephants Voice

DOCUMENTARY: Life’s a Drag

 As part of a university module (Advanced Documentary) myself and two other students (Angelina Masih and Tom Whitby) created the (below) short documentary film. Reigning Queen Bee The… Read more “DOCUMENTARY: Life’s a Drag”

2018-03-132018-03-13 by Elephants Voice

Brits White Rose: empty gesture or the pin change?

The #TimesUp and #MeToo movements have gained momentum at recent awards ceremonies such as the Golden Globes, Grammys and the Brits. But are the celebrities taking part… Read more “Brits White Rose: empty gesture or the pin change?”

2018-02-22 by Elephants Voice

America: Should Trump be tackling mental health or his lax gun laws?

Valentine’s Day saw another school shooting in America, as the bulletins lit up phone screens across the world a debate was born within the grief. Should Trump’s… Read more “America: Should Trump be tackling mental health or his lax gun laws?”

2018-02-162018-03-08 by Elephants Voice

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