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…
Edinburgh Greens Give People Budget Control
Leithers braved the beginnings of the snow and ice and turned out to participate in £eith Decides, an innovative approach to funding community projects. Maggie Introduces £eith Decides Twenty five…
It was always going to be students
It was always going to be students who fought back first. There is a myth that my generation is apathetic. But the truth is that most are alienated. And that's…
The Closing of the Net
Photo by Wysz via flickr The internet is a giant, sprawling exercise in democratic media. If you've got a connection, you have access to a greater store of human knowledge…