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Author Archives: Hayden Barnes

Hayden Barnes (he/him) is one of the Opinions section Senior Editors. Born in Bradford and schooled in Huddersfield, he spends his time in Oxford allegedly studying History but more often finding ways to avoid doing so.

Posted inGlobal Affairs, Opinion

Catching the Boomerang: A Response

by Hayden Barnes October 14, 2021October 15, 2021
Posted inOpinion

One Nation Under God, Overseas

by Hayden Barnes October 4, 2021October 4, 2021
Posted inOpinion

In Sickness and in Wealth

by Hayden Barnes August 10, 2021August 10, 2021
Posted inColumns

On the Other Hand: State of the Nation

by Hayden Barnes July 8, 2021July 8, 2021
Posted inColumns

On the Other Hand: Class Dismissed

by Hayden Barnes May 25, 2021May 25, 2021
Posted inColumns

On the Other Hand – In Through the Backdoor: on money and politics

by Hayden Barnes May 2, 2021July 18, 2021
Posted inColumns

On the Other Hand: Autocratic anxieties and democratic backsliding in India

by Hayden Barnes April 5, 2021April 6, 2021
Posted inColumns

On the Other Hand: The view from the fence

by Hayden Barnes March 27, 2021July 18, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Rush Limbaugh: Spirit of the Radio

by Hayden Barnes March 6, 2021March 6, 2021
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Royally Screwed

by Hayden Barnes February 25, 2021July 18, 2021

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Amman: The Sound of Air-Raid Sirens

Hayden BarnesJun 17, 20255 min read
A view of missiles flying over Amman.

“Air-raid sirens wailed inside my head. Jolted awake, I stumbled around trying to find my phone. Arabic reverberated unclearly, a Jordanian official’s voice booming from,…

Comeback of the Witch

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“As someone with a very strong interest in witches and their history, I love all witch-related media. However… there’s more that could be done to…

Interview with Hannah Wilson Kemsley: OULTC Captain 

Hayden BarnesJun 16, 20255 min read
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“OULTC is a hugely welcoming club for players of all levels, whether you’re a seasoned competitor or completely new to tennis”. George Roberts explores how…

The Hiding Tree

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The Hiding Tree

“When I was younger there was a valley near my house. It was this secret thing; you wouldn’t know it was there, but it was.…

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