Michael Cooper

Michael has written 49 articles for York Vision.

The Nationalisation Solution

Pragmatism is a word thrown around a lot in our politics. It is ‘pragmatic’ to do this, it is ‘pragmatic’ to do that, often I find the word is used to justify […]

Archive 9 years ago

Torture and the Great Excuse

Michael looks at the West’s practice of turtore and their justifications.

Archive 9 years ago

Breaking It Down for You: Climate Scepticism

Michael analyses the faults and dangers of climate scepticism.

Archive 10 years ago

Can the Green Party be the UKIP of the left?

Michael Cooper looks at UKIP and its adversaries.

Archive 10 years ago

Can Brand’s criticism of Fox News bring more integrity to opinion journalism?

If there is someone in the public eye that has surprised me over the years it is Russell Brand. Don’t get me wrong, I have always liked him; he is an exceptionally […]

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Can Ed Miliband End Casting Politics?

Michael Cooper discusses whether Ed Miliband has what it takes to change our political culture.

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Have we reached Peak UKIP?

Michael Cooper asks the question ‘Have we reached Peak UKIP?’

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Why I’m Voting Green

In the wake of Thursday’s election results, Michael Cooper argues why so-called ‘Minor’ parties matter

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The most influential book adaptations on the big screen

A Clockwork Orange This is an example of a film adaptation that caused more controversy than its original novel form. Everyone loves a healthy bit of dystopia, but Burgess took this to […]

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Against the grain: why Economics students should be taught to think for themselves

Michael Cooper argues that an Economics degree is not fit for purpose in our post-recession society.

Archive 10 years ago

States Rates

Positive discrimination towards students from poorer backgrounds is always a touchy issue. Recently however, the evidence towards offering lower entrance grades to pupils of lower performing school has been building. A report […]

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Whatever happened to left wing Euro-scepticism?

Michael Cooper argues that the Left must engage more with the negative aspects of our relationship with Europe

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The Voice of Reason

Michael Cooper argues that The Voice is a dishonest show which is leading its contestants on…

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Strike if you Like

Michael Cooper argues we need to re-evaluate our attitude towards industrial action.

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An alternative Valentine’s Day message

Hearts are divided between the Vision Comment Editors, Michael says that Roses are red, violets are blue, the commodification of love is out to get you…

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A Tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman

Some of scene’s writers’ take time out of their schedule to commemorate Philip Seymour Hoffman’s passing.

Archive 10 years ago