South Africa: lessons for the SNP and for Radical Independence
Naomi Klein's The Shock Doctrine has become a staple (some might say clichéd) reference point for many on the anti-authoritarian left. However in the lead-up to the Scottish independence referendum,…
On migration, Scotland and Riace are in the same boat
This morning I listened to this programme on the World Service. It's the touching story of Riace, a village in southern Italy which has opened its arms to migrants coming…
Grangemouth: a few big men push the rest of us from society
This week's news has been grim reading for those of us concerned with democratising the economy. Big events which affect us all have been sewn up by a small number…
Australian election returns disappointing result
Adam Bandt, Green MP for Melbourne. Picture from The Australian federal elections have returned a disappointing result for the left, Greens and environmentalists. Whilst the Australian Green Party will quite…