Students face crackdown after sit-in
By Edd Bauer I’m a student at the University of Birmingham, and one of twelve facing disciplinary action that could lead to my expulsion after a peaceful one-day sit-in that…
Countering Council Cuts: Local Alternatives to Austerity
Photo courtesy of Guardian Edinburgh via flickr While we've rightly been focussed so far national campaigns, defending welfare and education, we mustn't overlook the fact that many of the cuts…
Help stop a massacre in Egypt today
Image courtesty of Sarah Carr via flickr The brave people of Egypt are standing up. The oppressive government which has ruled them for years is shaking at its core as…
Why I’m voting yes to AV (and you can forget your crystal ball)
As I've mentioned here before, the voting system is only a small part of the democratic reform we need. But is is an important one. And this May, we will…
Why the left needs the Green Party
When I talk to left wing friends who aren't members of the greens about why they should join, there are usually three reasons given for why they would not do…
It’s time for some real democratic reform.
This piece first appeared in the new online magazine Discussion Point, which I suggest you check out. I struggle to get passionate about the coming AV referendum. It's not that…
Dick of the Year: Phil Woolas
This is a nomination for Bright Green Dick of the Year from Ryan Bestford. Ryan has kindly offered that if his nomination wins he will personally present Phil Woolas with…
Climate chaos and market Maoism
From all of Vince Cable's various leaked comments, one thing caught my eye. It wasn't his willingness to resign from government, nor his openness with constituents. It was his description…
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…
For Our Generation it’s the Greens or it’s Nothing
Our generation has taken a beating. Where the Thatcher government waged a thinly disguised class war, our generation has been under attack for the past 13 years. The anger we’ve…