Virgil Hawkins compares media coverage of two bombings and argues that some victims are considered more ‘newsworthy’ than others.
Articles by Virgil Hawkins
Madagascar’s reality is no cartoon comedy
Recent political upheavals mean life in this island country is not quite as cosy and carefree as the animated film suggests, says Virgil Hawkins.
- July 3, 2012
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Camouflaging Burkina Faso’s past
As President Blaise Compaore is granted immunity for previous crimes, Virgil Hawkins looks back at Burkina Faso’s recent turbulent history.
- June 15, 2012
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Diego Garcia's shameful history continues
In the week David Cameron meets his Mauritian counterpart to discuss the Chagos Islands, Virgil Hawkins sees suspicious motivations on both sides.
- June 7, 2012
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The rise of red-robed Islamophobia in Sri Lanka
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Britain moves a step closer to combating caste
2013-04-2624 Mari Marcel ThekaekaraMari Marcel Thekaekara congratulates the country’s Dalit community on finally winning legal protection against discrimination.
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Thatcher is gone but her legacy lives
2013-04-0822 Alan Hughes‘The Wicked Witch is dead’ but although he’s celebrating, Alan Hughes urges us to fight on against everything she stood for.
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Argument: Is it time to ditch the pursuit of economic growth?
2013-05-0118 HASH(0x8063a1318) New Internationalist EditorialArgument: Is it time to ditch the pursuit of economic growth?
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Leave mums alone
2013-05-109 Mari Marcel ThekaekaraAs Mother’s Day approaches in India, Mari Marcel Thekaekara reflects on how motherhood has changed along with the online communication boom.
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