Journalists: Gaza's last frontier?
An investigation into the dangers faced by Palestinian journalists since Israel increased operations last October. Written and published for Empoword journalism.
Georgia Howell
A dedicated young writer, passionate about social justice, environmentalism, politics. Using written, data and software skills to find the human interest at the heart of stories. BA in Journalism and Spanish studies.
Please Sir, Can we have some more?
My coverage on Jeremy Hunts neglect of the cost of living crisis facing students for The River newspaper.
The cost of learning crisis
How rising costs are pricing students out of education.
The spiraling cost of living is forcing Kingston University students to miss out on lectures as they are having to work more to support themselves.
A recent opinion poll commissioned by The Sutton Trust and The BBC found one in eight students in universities around the UK are skipping classes in favour of paid work as rent and food costs rise.
Another poll, commissioned by Savanta ComRes showed 24% of students had missed a deadline or ha
The spiraling cost of living is forcing Kingston University students to miss out on lectures as they are having to work more to support themselves.
A recent opinion poll commissioned by The Sutton Trust and The BBC found one in eight students in universities around the UK are skipping classes in favour of paid work as rent and food costs rise.
Another poll, commissioned by Savanta ComRes showed 24% of students had missed a deadline or ha
Trans lives under attack
This February, a month where many in the UK celebrated LGBTQ History Month and took time to pay respect to Queer activists who have fought to transform rights, our Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak decided to do the very opposite.
In blocking Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform bill, Sunak has, yet again used Trans and Gender-queer people as a pawn in his relentless culture war.
He has made life harder than it already is for Trans people in the UK. With hate crimes skyrocketing by 56% in 2022, Suna
In blocking Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform bill, Sunak has, yet again used Trans and Gender-queer people as a pawn in his relentless culture war.
He has made life harder than it already is for Trans people in the UK. With hate crimes skyrocketing by 56% in 2022, Suna
Kingston air pollution: 'We must act fast'
Kingston’s air pollution has been rising rapidly since the beginning of the year and last month hit level 10 – the highest level there is on the government’s air pollution index.
The rapid rise is a worrying trend that puts everyone in the borough at risk. While efforts are being made to improve Kingston’s air quality, many residents say that these are simply not enough.
Kingston’s current AQI (air quality index) rating is 3.5 times the level set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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The rapid rise is a worrying trend that puts everyone in the borough at risk. While efforts are being made to improve Kingston’s air quality, many residents say that these are simply not enough.
Kingston’s current AQI (air quality index) rating is 3.5 times the level set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The ma
Qatar World Cup 2022: Football can’t give politics the red card
WITH strict laws outlawing homosexuality, inhumane treatment of migrant workers and severe punishments for dissident journalists, Qatar has been the face of human rights controversies for some time.
Despite this, the tournament is now underway.
Pundits and players alike have criticised the location, with some even refusing to go.
Hjk Helsinki player Riku Riski refused for ethical reasons and Amnesty international has branded it the “Qatar World Cup of shame”.
Human Rights Watch has also repo
Despite this, the tournament is now underway.
Pundits and players alike have criticised the location, with some even refusing to go.
Hjk Helsinki player Riku Riski refused for ethical reasons and Amnesty international has branded it the “Qatar World Cup of shame”.
Human Rights Watch has also repo
Can students trust the Tories?
Students have faced the brunt of Tory cuts through the years, the lack of trust and disdain for the current UK leadership is obvious among students, old and new.
Family of stabbing victim raise funds to save lives in Kingston
An article highlighting the tireless work of Bleed Box campaigners in Kingston in The River newspaper, P3.