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Gaza, Geopolitics, and the Erosion of Free Speech in Britain

19 February, 2026 by Apoplectic Politico

The tragedy unfolding in Gaza is the latest, and perhaps the most catastrophic, chapter in a conflict that has roots stretching back over a century. The region historically known as Palestine was home to both Arabs and Jews under Ottoman rule until Britain took control after World War I. The 1917 Balfour Declaration, in which … Read more

Divide, Distract, and Dominate

23 July, 202520 July, 2025 by Apoplectic Politico

How Immigration Panic and Authoritarianism Serve the Super-Rich Over the past two decades, the UK has become a harsher place to live for ordinary people. Living costs are up, real wages are stagnant, public services are crumbling, and social mobility is in decline. Meanwhile, the wealthiest 1 percent are doing better than ever. This growing … Read more