For some people, call-out culture equates to censorship and authoritarianism, stymying our ability to debate theories regardless of their social value. The culture wars have taken a new twist with the launch of Counterweight, a helpline for people feeling burdened by ‘woke ideology’.

As a centuries-old symbol that has been used widely across politics and pop culture, the Union Jack has a complex history, sparking feelings of pride, guilt, and everything in between. With COVID-19 and Brexit shaking up national identity, what is the future for the ‘Cool Britannia’ brand?

As Black Lives Matter hit peak global attention following protests in summer 2020 that began in the US, Britons have been coming to terms with the systemic racism closer to home. Canvas8 polled 1,000 Britons and spoke to eight people to understand what it means to be an ally.

A study has found that language that indicates morality and threat actually contributes to political polarization. At a time when political rhetoric is often designed to stir up strong emotions, the findings highlight the role of carefully-chosen language when communicating across divides.