From Gramsci to the Greens
It seems that the work of Italian Marxist Antonio Gramsci is more pertinent now than ever, as we prepare for the most devastating assault on the welfare state, education system and…
Dick of the Year: Paul Stephenson
This is a nomination for Bright Green Dick of the Year from Matthew Parsons. To submit your own nomination email adamramsay @ gmail before midday on the 31st. Sir Paul…
Where Next for the Greens in Northern Ireland?
With forthcoming elections in both parts of the island of Ireland in early 2011 (Assembly and local elections in Northern Ireland in May and a general election in the republic…
Challenges and chances for Young Greens
England & Wales Young Greens co-chair Sam Coastes reflects on the tuition fees vote. I couldn’t get to London for last Thursday when Parliament voted to give England the most…
Oh My God – on drugs and Ainsworth
What did Bob Drop? Oh My God! Bob Ainsworth, what were you thinking? You of all people; you who dwelt inside the bunkers that are the Home Office and the…
Christmas Appeal – sponsor a student activist
Haven't got your Christmas presents sorted yet? Why not take part in the Bright Green Christmas appeal, and sponsor a student activist this Christmas? With the current spate of activism,…
“When injustice becomes legal, resistance becomes duty.”
Words: Will McCallum. Photo: Phil McIver via flickr Guilty of conspiracy to commit aggravated trespass: so states the unanimous jury verdict. Fifteen days of court and the twenty defendants who…
The Rise of the Green Left – Book Review
Green ideology underpins the world’s most significant rising political movement. Derek Wall’s book “The Rise of the Green Left” is a timely and useful account of the interaction between Greens…
What we’re arguing against – and what we’re fighting for
I was asked to write a guest post for UK Uncut. Here it is - it was there first. George Osborne thought his smokescreen was working. It looked for a…
Why the Liberal Democrats were Always Going to Sell Out, and Why it’s not their Fault
The Liberal Democrats were always going to sell someone out. It’s not really a surprise that it was students. Explaining why the Liberal Democrats may seem like a good party…