by Dalal Abu Diab (Y13) Pol Pot did not emerge from the paddy fields, forged in peasant struggle, as the … More
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The Interview – Mr Deighan: Educator, leader, guest speaker coordinator, The Update founder, and friend
Listen in to The Update’s most impactful interview, Mr. Deighan and his story.
Standing Up and Speaking Out: Honouring Mr. Deighan’s Legacy
Mr. Deighan, now retired, was a keystone figure in La Châtaigneraie, managing over 400 guest speakers. This article includes some of the important lessons he shared with us over his 20 years at the school.
Yahya, Kissinger, and the Dead Who Spoke Bengali
This compelling piece shines a spotlight on the brutal atrocities inflicted upon the Bangladeshi people over the course of their independence movement and the muted international response they received.
How Swimming Saved Her Life—Literally: Yusra Mardini’s Journey from Syria to the Olympics and Beyond
Yusra Mardini speaks about her incredibly journey fleeing Syria to Germany, her commitment to swimming that brought her to Olympic-level, her advocacy for refugees and words of wisdom for youth…
Has Labour Lost its Way? – Jeremy Corbyn on Reeves, Reform, and Responses to Gaza & Ukraine
Hear from former Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn on the current state of affairs of the British Labour Party, inequality in Britain, the rise of ReformUK and the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
UNderperforming Since 1945
An indictment of the veto system as the UN’s most elegant excuse for doing nothing when it matters most. By … More
‘All children deserve a future’ – A Defense of Birthright Citizenship in the U.S.
Trump wants to end birthright citizenship in the US. But what does this mean for the rights of children and the future of the country?
Dianne Whelan on 500 Days in the Wild: Adventure, Filmmaking, and Finding Meaning in Nature
Many thanks to Dianne Whelan for coming to La Chat on 04/12/2024 and speaking of your wonderful experiences as a filmmaker and adventurer.
Telling the Untellable: The Incredible Courage of Nadia Murad
Few have had more reasons to be silent; most have had less courage to speak. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad’s account is a story that everyone should hear…