This fantastic summer school for free thinkers from Living Freedom might appeal to DM students (aged 18+) and alumni. Check out the details below 😊

🎉This year marks our 20th Anniversary at DM 🎉 To celebrate, we're hosting 20 fabulous events throughout the year #20for20 Event No 6 is the Durham Debating Matters Championship 2023 at The Durham Union. Find out more & help us celebrate!👇 debatingmatters.com/2023/04/24/dur…

"For me, debating isn't a sole pursuit, it's social, you're increasing your understanding of an issue together." DM Coordinator, Mo Lovatt in conversation with Chris Akers on the The 286 Project podcast on why debating matters. #20for20 youtube.com/watch?v=SOV67s…

Why are Dorling Kindersley promoting a political belief system targeted at schools? Why are some schools accepting these? Kids can read this in their own time. Schools need to be guided by impartiality not activism. Please sign DDU's petition if you agree: dontdivideus.com/petition-educa…

🗣️DM is coming back to Durham This year we're The Durham Union & we can't wait! 🎉 ✔️schools are preparing ✔️judges have been recruited ✔️final plans are being made... Send us a message if you'd like to come along - it promises to be a great day of debate🎊

And they're right to slam it. #OnlineSafetyBill starts final stages in Lords tomorrow. It really is a huge threat to YOUR right to privacy & to free speech. Myself & Lord Moylan will oppose most censorious sections but the louder the clamour outside parliament, the better.

Cried when I read this. Hate that destructive phrase "teachable moment" used against Richard Bilkszto. Ironically, tragic fate of this educator should be a "teachable moment" for those of us anti-racists who understand callous way that EDI industry carelessly destroys reputations

Solidarity with Comedy Unleashed & Graham Linehan from all of us👊 More festivals need to join us & stand up for freedom of expression🗣️ Come to Battle of Ideas festival this 28 & 29 Oct where no-one is cancelled & Graham Linehan is always welcome! Tix 👉 tinyurl.com/22km5avf

'There is no substitute for debating an issue to help you clearly understand what you think, and to reflect upon your own ideas by being open to new information and viewpoints' Debating Matters House of Lords Champions 2024 Claire Fox Mo Lovatt open.substack.com/pub/clairefox/…

Loved being back in the chair for Debating Matters at House of Lords this month. Fantastic debates, tough but fair judges & students rising to the occasion in splendid surroundings. I've written about the day for Claire Fox's substack ⤵️ clairefox.substack.com/p/congratulati…

Looks like an inspiring event!

Congratulations to The Ecclesbourne School!

The toughest 6th Form debating competition is back at The Durham Union Very good of Konstantin Kisin to be our warm up act! 😉 Come along & see schools from across the NE battle it out in a day of robust but civil debate. Info👉debatingmatters.com

Too right. The ICC is a political institution that caters to the interests of NGOland. In truth it should be called an International Kangaroo court. My apology to Kangaroos for besmirching their name. thetimes.co.uk/article/wicked…

And we’re off! A day of debate begins at The Durham Union with six schools battling for the DM championship. We’ll be debating a range of issues from assisted dying, corporate sponsorship of the arts and AI to whether populism is a threat to democracy. Let the debates begin!

🎉Debating Matters at the Battle of Ideas festival 🎉 🗓️19 & 20 Oct 🏙️Westminster Come & see us debate #Smartphones should be banned in the classroom & enjoy the whole festival with this special Free Schools Champion offer😍 Pls RT battleofideas.org.uk/battle-of-idea…

Ella Whelan on women's choice at #BATTLEFEST At this year's Battle we ask: From menopause and maternity to the gender wars, what do women need to be free? Read more about our strand on women's freedom and get your tickets: battleofideas.org.uk/strand/womens-…

🍂Yes, we're busy with our autumn programme but... ...we're also planning an exciting spring programme too! 🌷 Please get in touch if you're a school interested in #Debating & don't forget ANY school pupil can take advantage of this great #BattleFest ticket offer... 👀⤵️

Delighted to announce our fabulous panel of judges for DM at #BattleFest 👏Murray Hancock of The Brisbane Dialogues 👏Prof Ellie Lee of Parenting studies 👏Stan Swim of Bill of Rights Institute who will be judging The Burgate School & Sixth Form & OPGS Sixth Form debating 'Smartphones should be banned in the classroom'📳

🎄Looking for a perfect gift or stocking filler for political friends & family? Look no further than the Academy of Ideas bookshop - great books at great prices & booklets from our Letters on Liberty series too!!📚⤵️ academyofideas.uk/p/big-ideas-fo…