Religion persists not solely as a symptom of those who fail to confront reason, but because society itself inhabits social conditions that make transcendence intelligible.
Adia May articles
Adia May is a writer and journalist from London whose work focuses on political theory, ideology, and the relationship between belief, power, and media. Her writing explores political ideas and how they mechanically mould everyday life and cultural norms. She is particularly interested in critical theory, Marxist analysis, contemporary democratic discourse and capitalism. May believes that awareness of political and digital literacy is needed in order to combat capitalist regimes and understand the covert operations that work to disillusion the people of the world.
Karl Marx: A Pillar of Democratic Theory in the Age of Inequality
By integrating economic analysis with political philosophy, Marx expands democracy’s horizons and urges modern societies to build systems where all can operate as equals.
State of Power: Marx, Democracy, and the ICE Crisis in Minneapolis
In the early weeks of 2026, the streets of Minneapolis became unexpectedly dark. What began as an immigration enforcement regime has morphed into a national confrontation over state coercion.
How the U.S. and the U.K. Frame Religion Differently
Watching the news in both countries, I have realised that the media does more than just report reality; it constructs facts from opinion and instructs audiences what is acceptable to believe publicly.
Why Is Socialism Treated as a Threat in the West
Socialism does not need to be embraced without critique but should be permitted the breathing space to be debated with integrity rather than instantaneous dismissal. Without that openness, democracy risks becoming a carefully managed performance.