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Scotland

BREAKING: Radical Independence goes to the SECC

Ric Lander 9 October 2014 BREAKING: Radical Independence goes to the SECC2014-11-23T09:36:42+00:00 Scotland No Comment
The iconic Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow. Image: Paulo Araujo. Yes, actually, for real: the Radical Independence Campaign today confirmed its 2014 conference will take place at the 3,000 seat Clyde Auditorium…
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An urbanite goes rewilding: my week with Trees for Life

Stuart Rodger 9 October 2014 An urbanite goes rewilding: my week with Trees for Life2014-11-20T13:02:09+00:00 Environment 2 Comments
Mammals such as Pine Martens are thriving in reforested areas in the North East of Scotland. Image: Ellis Lawrence. Last week, I took a break from from the never-ending whirr…
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Environment

BREAKING: Glasgow students win Fossil Fuel Divestment

Ric Lander 8 October 2014 BREAKING: Glasgow students win Fossil Fuel Divestment2015-03-11T00:40:10+00:00 Environment 1 Comment
Climate Action Society in the quadrangle of Glasgow Uni, March 2014. Image: Ric Lander. After a relentless and inspiring campaign students at the University of Glasgow have won university divestment…
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Scotland

A route to 50:50: Paired Nomination

MarcoBiagi 4 October 2014 A route to 50:50: Paired Nomination2015-04-17T15:10:38+01:00 Scotland 3 Comments
MSPs supporting 50:50, in aid of the Women's Aid white ribbon campaign. Image by the author. Editor: Marco Biagi MSP discusses Women 5050, a Scottish campaign for women to have…
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Most Scottish charities supported independence. Next time, they should say so

Adam Ramsay 4 October 2014 Most Scottish charities supported independence. Next time, they should say so2014-11-20T13:02:10+00:00 *Society* 3 Comments
Third Sector Yes gathered support for independence from hundreds of charity workers, but no actual organisations. Image: Ric Lander/Third Sector Yes. Let's pick that title apart. First, next time? Can…
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Environment

Energy revolution & devolution: Does Scotland have the power to clean up its act?

AlmuthErnsting 3 October 2014 Energy revolution & devolution: Does Scotland have the power to clean up its act?2015-01-12T14:08:58+00:00 Environment 3 Comments
Energy regulation powers have been removed from Holyrood, removing campaigners' ability to tackle concerns in Scotland. Image: Biofuel Watch. Almuth Ernsting is Co-Director of Biofuelwatch who campaign against the negative…
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Lord Devo: Robert Smith is a wolf in sheep’s clothing

OliMunion 2 October 2014 Lord Devo: Robert Smith is a wolf in sheep’s clothing2014-11-21T15:54:40+00:00 *Rights & Democracy* 13 Comments
Lord Smith is overseeing the devolution of more powers to Scotland. Credit: Flickr Comsec. Lord Robert Smith is heading the Scotland Devolution Commission, which is supposed to achieve a cross-party…
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Is a 2015 Scottish Labour wipe out on the cards?

Mark Ballard 29 September 2014 Is a 2015 Scottish Labour wipe out on the cards?2015-01-20T19:37:52+00:00 *Rights & Democracy* 9 Comments
The support for 'Yes' in some Labour heartlands, together with the recent success of the SNP, Scottish Greens and SSP in attracting new members has created some exited speculation about…
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What Winning Looks Like: Photos of Radical Meetings in Edinburgh after the Referendum

Ric Lander 26 September 2014 What Winning Looks Like: Photos of Radical Meetings in Edinburgh after the Referendum2017-08-16T12:22:53+01:00 Green Parties No Comment
To view a complete slideshow of all the photos click here. Radical Independence moved their meeting onto the Meadows Park to accommodate over 150 folk coming on Monday. Last night…
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The Queen was not fit to be our Head of State during this debate. But what will we do with the castles?

Ric Lander 25 September 2014 The Queen was not fit to be our Head of State during this debate. But what will we do with the castles?2014-11-27T18:19:03+00:00 Comment 3 Comments
It's time to start planning new uses for our Scottish palaces. Buckingham Palace, which, due to the embarrassing state of Britain is somehow still a relevant institution in this day…
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