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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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by Zaman Keinath-Esmail and Adam Thompson October 14, 2020October 24, 2020
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The Oxford Blue’s Bargains: helping our local businesses thrive

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail, Elizabeth Reynard and Daria Maria Koukoleva October 7, 2020January 2, 2021
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St Catherine’s College issues body cameras after breach of Covid guidelines

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail October 5, 2020October 15, 2020
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This week in transphobia: Oxford does it again

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail September 28, 2020December 17, 2020
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Feelings don’t care about facts

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail September 12, 2020December 17, 2020
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Vote Joe

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail August 26, 2020July 18, 2021
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I am human too, but our society has no place for people like me

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail August 2, 2020July 18, 2021

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