General Strike?
Never let anyone tell you that millions of people withdrawing their labour can't change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. That's what Margaret Mead said, isn't…
Greens Set the Agenda for Scottish Coalition Government
The Scottish Greens today set out their ‘red lines’ for any coalition. These lines are policies that the party won’t cross to enter government. it's almost certain the next Scottish…
What Cameron and Willetts Really mean when they Attack Immigration and Feminism
Today David Cameron is indulging in some hardline populist rhetoric on immigration. It shouldn’t come as a surprise. The Conservatives need someone to blame for the failure of Thatcherism to…
Open letter to Laurie Penny – we love you
Dear Laurie, You've had to deal with a lot of shit of late. Much of this has come from from people on the right. We hear tales of threats of…
Memo: this isn’t the Wing Wing
Dear campaigners, You don't live in the West Wing. I know that it's great. I know you like to think that you are Josh, and that your slightly grumpy mate…
How the Daily Mail Scored a UK Uncut Own Goal
Our very own Adam Ramsay stars in the Daily Mail today. I’d recommend clicking on the link. The more hits they get, the more likely they are to print more…
3 things we’ve learnt on Libya
1) This isn't just a No Fly Zone. Today, there have been reports of French planes bombing Libya, and firing from the air at tanks. So, the first thing that…
Libya – time for Egypt to step up?
by Gilbert Ramsay There are occasions when world events seem to laugh at pure political principles. There certainly aren't as many as there seem to be. Often our politicians and…
AV campaign – can we please keep to the point?
It isn't fair to compare the "air" campaigns. Yes to AV are focussing on community organising - ringing people, knocking on doors, getting out the vote. Largely staffed by pissed…
Lib Dems Scots conference – retreating to the hills?
Is treasa tuath na tighearna: "The People are mightier than a lord". This famous slogan of the 1880s Highland Land League is where, I think, you have to begin if…