Stefan Ferreira
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Two men with rainbow angel wings the the London Pride 2017 celebrations in Soho.

Pride and politics: our hearts will be our saviours

June 22, 2018 Essays

It is easy to be complacent when you live in a country where LGBTQ rights are increasingly respected and enshrined in law. But recent events show that this progress, but in its infancy, may quickly be reversed unless we become a hell of a lot less complacent and more political.

Climate March Protestors

Why we must all be activists now

November 14, 2016 Economics and Politics

We keep reacting in shock at events that seem out of our control, but it is time that we cease to be victims to become activists instead.

Man holds up banner at anti Brexit march

The voters said Brexit, but it should not be the last word.

July 6, 2016 Economics and Politics

Coming to terms with the Brexit decision doesn’t mean we should cease the debate about wider political and economic reforms.

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Something is broken, but voting to leave the EU won’t fix it

June 22, 2016 Economics and Politics

Our political and economic system is broken. Voting to leave the EU won’t help us address these issues though. It will probably make things worse.

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Not in my name

November 17, 2015 Economics and Politics

I understand why governments need to reassure us in the wake of the horrific attacks on Paris and Beirut. But to retaliatory violence I say: not in my name.

Pensive passengers seen through the window of a Northern Line train

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November 5, 2015 Essays, Travel

Ode to the tired, pale foot soldiers of London’s corporate army who are forced to endure the rush hour commute

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What can we do about our unfair tax system?

December 10, 2014 Economics and Politics

Our tax system’s rigged in favour of people & companies who can afford expensive tax advisors. It may not seem fair, but it’s legal. What can we do about it?

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RIP trickle down economics, but what about our obsession with growth?

December 9, 2014 Economics and Politics

It’s good to see the OECD question trickle down economics, but it is worrying that their analysis still doesn’t question growth as an orthodoxy

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Proper climate leadership requires more than opportunistic statements

December 7, 2014 Economics and Politics

To tackle climate change, we need policymakers who are willing to show true leaders and deliver some uncomfortable messages

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Will lame sentiment be Mandela’s lasting legacy?

December 5, 2014 Economics and Politics

Nelson Mandela became the giant of South Africa’s liberation through his courage and leadership, but we must not let apathetic sentiment cloud his memory.

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