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Author Archives: Zaman Keinath-Esmail

Zaman Keinath-Esmail (she/her) is one of the Editors-in-Chief at The Oxford Blue, having previously been Senior Opinions Editor and Senior Columns Editor. She studies Physics, sits on various society and college committees, and generally advocates for equal rights for everyone. When not in Oxford, she can be found in Washington, DC.

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Claims of antisemitism against local Green Party politician

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Trinity 2021: Meet the columnists!

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Letters to the Editors Vol. 4

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On 3 January 2026, the United States conducted a military operation named “Absolute Resolve” across Venezuela to capture President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia…

Outside OX1 Week 3: Epstein, Costa Rica and Hungary

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