Stephanie Boland
Prospect Magazine
United Kingdom
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The weather won’t affect Thursday’s general election result—or will it?
Although the evidence suggests a poor polling day forecast doesn't impact turnout, cold-weather canvassing has proved tricky for some activists. So does it matter? → Read More
The public affairs industry shapes our world—its shocking treatment of women harms us all
New research reveals that 1 in 4 women working in public affairs report experiencing sexual harassment at work. That's not just bad news for those working in the industry, but for public policy, too → Read More
Alasdair Gray's literary socialism
The master of improper arts talks Jane Austen, the NHS, and why he's losing faith in an independent Scotland → Read More
If everyone had heard about the David Prescott case, why did no-one say anything?
Reporting on sexual misconduct claims is more complex than many realise—even if half of Westminster say they've heard rumours → Read More
Who will replace Theresa May as Prime Minister?
May has announced her resignation. But who will replace her? → Read More
Policy report: Environment
On climate we have grown used to inaction. Should we look to markets or farming reform to unlock the discussion? → Read More
The biggest takeaway from the local elections? They were actually local
The rise of independent candidates isn't just about the main parties' Brexit failures. It's an important reminder that people care about their communities → Read More
The "killing vegans" row isn't about free speech—it's about professional behaviour
Maybe William Sitwell shouldn't have had to resign. But most people don’t delude themselves that they can be as rude as they like at work without facing any reprisal → Read More
Children are a social good—so society should fund the cost of childcare
The details of Labour's new policy may need hashing out—but the moral imperative for them is clear → Read More
“Climate change isn’t gender-neutral”: Mary Robinson and Maeve Higgins on their positive, feminist vision for climate justice
The comedian and the former president of Ireland talk plastic bag charges, Trump, and why a man-made climate crisis needs a feminist solution → Read More
“Climate change isn’t gender-neutral”: Mary Robinson and Maeve Higgins on their positive, feminist vision for climate justice
The comedian and the former president of Ireland talk plastic bag charges, Trump, and why a man-made climate crisis needs a feminist solution → Read More
Marriage matters—so let’s make it easier to get divorced
Tini Owens (centre) leaves the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Photo: PA It may seem perverse to argue that it ought to be easier to leave an institution into which one, ostensibly, should enter for life. That is, of course, until one learns the exact nature of Britain’s bizarre divorce laws. Take Tini Owens, for instance, a 66-year-old woman who has been petitioning for a divorce from her… → Read More
May's critics should think twice before pushing for a no confidence vote
After David Davis' resignation, rumours of a no confidence vote are growing. But would it succeed? (And does it matter?) → Read More
May's critics should think twice before pushing for a no confidence vote
After David Davis' resignation, rumours of a no confidence vote are growing. But would it succeed? → Read More
Not yet worrying about a trade war? It may be time to start
It is time to realise that Trump’s America is not only an unequal partner, but also an unreliable ally → Read More
Every little thing you’re doing wrong (and don’t even know it)
As part of GQ talks #MeToo, Stephanie Boland explains the thousand minor transgressions in the mosaic of female depreciation. → Read More
Every little thing you’re doing wrong (and don’t even know it)
As part of GQ talks #MeToo, Stephanie Boland explains the thousand minor transgressions in the mosaic of female depreciation. → Read More
The millennial motherhood trap
Why are so many young, successful women conflicted about having children? → Read More
The millennial motherhood trap
Why are so many young, successful women conflicted about having children? → Read More
Reading the mitre: behind the rise of popular Catholicism
From the Met Ball to Twitter, the renewed interest in faith is more than just a fashion moment → Read More