In Biden’s poignant farewell address, he notably warned the nation, “An oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power, and influence.” Just five days later, the presence of billionaires at Trump’s inauguration—including four of the five richest men in the world—sent shockwaves through the American political landscape. The implications of this event were clear, the intersection of wealth and politics had become indisputable. However, at what point should the influence of billionaires be recognised as a matter of significant concern and to what extent does this dynamic between wealth and power reflect the historical fabric of the United States?

“If I have created 10 more animal lovers on this earth, I will have done my duty” said Dr Anjali, a fierce animal welfare advocate based in India. “The most impactful changes are made through altering people’s attitudes.” This insightful learning I gained during my time working with stray animals in Kolkata, India, in the February half-term.

Last weekend, I was truly lucky to have attended the 15-year anniversary of WOW (Women of the World) celebration at the Royal Albert Hall. It was an unforgettable amalgamation of some of the fiercest women who have been and are fighting alongside us in the journey towards gender parity and who, in their individual acts of rebellion within the fields of music, theatre, literature, politics, and more, have helped us to accelerate action for a better tomorrow. And after this spectacular celebration, there was no way I could return empty-handed.

Kissinger’s career, while marked with ground breaking diplomatic negotiation, was tainted with deep ethical controversies, such as the secret bombing campaigns in Cambodia and Laos, support for authoritarian regimes in Latin America, and the prolonging of the Vietnam war, and there are many more. This is why Kissinger is such a polarising figure; many people struggle to see the master diplomat and architect of horrific war crimes as the same man, often reducing his legacy to one extreme or the other in a simplification of a deeply nuanced politician.

Texas, a land where God, guns, and gas reign supreme, embodies the spirit of American conservatism and patriotism. However, beneath its bold exterior, the political landscape is changing, and experts predict that the deep-red Texas we know today may soon be a thing of the past. So, how did Texas become a Republican stronghold, and what does the future hold for Democrats in the Lone Star State?