With growing recognition of the power of the written word, there is a real need to recognise the increasing written contributions of young professionals to British society. These are new, unheard voices with a story to tell, and their words will influence the future collective thinking of their communities. At the same time, high profile media issues still require reasoned opinions to counter-balance the highly emotive opinions that often prevail. Research has shown that very few such sites exist which have no over-riding agendas other than promoting free speech.

Freewriters is a forum to discuss contemporary issues concerning young professionals with a background or interest in current affairs, politics, religion, society, art and media.

The opportunity exists to recognise and celebrate a huge diversity that exists within the British community. Diversity in terms of backgrounds, and diversity of opinion on current affairs, and religious views. This forum aims to provide articles that provoke and challenge existing views, and showcase new views on contemporary issues, and invites responses to these to initiate discussion. It is an opportunity to encourage free speech and promote the voice of reason. Most of all, this forum gives young professionals a place to learn, to share, debate and challenge with complete anonymity.

...And no, you don't have to belong to a particular group / sect / religion / culture / gender to take part! (read less)

With growing recognition of the power of the written word, there is a real need to recognise the increasing written contributions of young professionals to British society. These are new, unheard voices with a story to tell, and their words will influence the future collective thinking of their communities. At the same time, high profile media issues still require reasoned opinions to counter-balance the highly emotive opinions that often prevail. Research has shown that very few such sites... (read more)