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Mike Omoniyi

Mike Omoniyi is the Founder and Editor In Chief of The Common Sense Network. He oversees and is responsible for the direction of the Network. Mike is an activist, singer/songwriter and keen athlete. With a degree in Politics Philosophy and Economics, MA in Political Science (Democracy and Elections) and an incoming PhD on a study of Cyber-Balkanisation, Mike is passionate about politics and the study of argumentation. He is also the Managing Director of a number of organisations including, Our God Given Mission, The BAM Project and The Apex Group.

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“Trump vs. The World: Will Tariffs Break the Global Economy?

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump declared what he termed “Liberation Day,” unveiling a comprehensive tariff strategy aimed at reshaping America’s trade relationships....

Mike Omoniyi - 09/04/2025

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How ‘Woke’ Was Hijacked—and Why We Still Need It

Once upon a time, to be "woke" was to be aware. To be sensitive to the injustices in the world—particularly racial, economic, and social....

Mike Omoniyi - 31/03/2025

Culture

2025: Here are 5 political stories you should follow closely this year….

As the sun rises in 2025, we step into a year poised to redefine global politics, media dynamics, and ideological divides. The past year...

Mike Omoniyi - 08/01/2025

Politics

Now the riots are over, we need far stronger communities

In the days since the UK faced pockets of racially motivated rioting, it has become commonplace to depict the police reaction as the first...

Mike Omoniyi - 16/08/2024

How It Works

UK Election: What are the key Parties pledging?

With just over two weeks to go until the General Election, the politicians have set out their stall this week. The publication of the party...

Mike Omoniyi - 19/06/2024

Publications

Celebrating Three Years Of Impact

We recently took an organisational break at The Common Sense Network to explore the last three years. We looked at what is working and...

Mike Omoniyi - 19/06/2024

Politics

‘They don’t care about our future’: 4 in 5 children don’t feel listened to by politicians

The biggest survey of children in England ever produced has revealed four in five children don’t feel listened to by politicians. The Children’s Commissioner Dame...

Mike Omoniyi - 27/03/2024

Politics