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Enough Already
There is no point at which those who accumulate money become satisfied. Read more – ‘Enough Already’ .
The Providential Principle
Amazingly, the UK government has not defined the precautionary principle and appears to have no idea what it is. Read more – ‘The Providential Principle’ .
The Counter-Enlightenment
How government science advisers misrepresent science. Read more – ‘The Counter-Enlightenment’ .
Where Hope Flows
If the “hardest-worked river in the world” can recover to this extent, almost anything is possible. Read more – ‘Where Hope Flows’ .
The Self-Hating State
Devolving policy to “the market” doesn’t solve the problem of power. It makes it worse. Read more – ‘The Self-Hating State’ .
Feral
Searching for enchantment on the frontiers of rewilding Read more – ‘Feral’ .
Suckled on Lies
The case for banning advertisements aimed at children is overwhelming. Read more – ‘Suckled on Lies’ .
The Great Unmentionable
We have offshored both our consumption and our perceptions Read more – ‘The Great Unmentionable’ .
Political Barbed Wire
Why are 97% of our rivers shut to the public? A millionaire minister’s amazing conflicts of interest give you a clue. Read more – ‘Political Barbed Wire’ .
Stunt Man
Our record-breaking petition has been dismissed as a stunt by the minister it targets. But it has a serious purpose. Read more – ‘Stunt Man’ .
The Spark of Hope
Here’s one of the big ideas we need to fight the power of the elite. Read more – ‘The Spark of Hope’ .
Line of Battle
The line that separates the public from the private sphere is arbitrary, but fiercely policed. Read more – ‘Line of Battle’ .
Cardinal Sins
How a modern Inquisition, with the help of Pope Francis, stifled the movement protecting the poor. Read more – ‘Cardinal Sins’ .
Frozen Assets
Why are we exploiting unconventional gas when we can’t afford to burn existing supplies? Read more – ‘Frozen Assets’ .
My Agreement with Lord McAlpine
We have reached a remarkable and eminently decent settlement. Read more – ‘My Agreement with Lord McAlpine’ .
Smart Phones, Dumb Companies
17 years, and the phone companies still haven’t sorted out the issue of conflict minerals Read more – ‘Smart Phones, Dumb Companies’ .
A Capitalist Command Economy
Forcing schools into the hands of unelected oligarchs is the latest contradiction of everything the market fetishists claim to stand for. Read more – ‘A Capitalist Command Economy’ .
A Great Corporate Cock-up
Take a ringside seat as a giant company beats the living daylights out of itself. Read more – ‘A Great Corporate Cock-up’ .
Corporate Blowback
Companies like EDF, seeking to terrify protesters with lawsuits, are likely to become victims of their own aggression. Read more – ‘Corporate Blowback’ .
Secrets of the Rich
Billionaires are hiding behind a network of “independent” groups, who manipulate politics on their behalf. Read more – ‘Secrets of the Rich’ .
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