Video column Gay X-Factor contestant abused, protests in Ukraine and Black Pete

The Unemployed Graduate’s news round-up discusses international stories that have sparked interest across the globe this week.

THIS WEEK, THE Unemployed Graduate discusses three international stories from around the world.

The abuse of gay X-Factor contestant by a neo-nazi group, protests in Ukraine, and the Netherlands’ controversial “Black Pete”.

Uploaded by Katie Varvos

Katie Varvos is a Canadian-born, Dublin-based vlogger who created the ‘The Unemployed Graduate’- a show about current news and issues. She is a recent graduate, with a BA in Journalism and MPhil in International Relations from Trinity.

Each week she discusses a range of topics, asks for your opinions and gives away some pretty awesome prizes. Check out The Unemployed Graduate’s YouTube channeland Facebook page.

We’re interested in your ideas and opinions – do you have a story you would like to see featured in Opinion & Insight? Email opinions@thejournal.ie

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