UN Charter: “respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples”
Today, the Herald reports threats from the UK cabinet that, if Scotland votes yes in September, Westminster might deny the Scots their right to self determination. In this light, here…
Yes campaign catching up: 13 thoughts
Scotland on Sunday has an ICM poll out on the independence referendum today showing support for the Yes campaign up significantly. John Curtice has seen the tables, and you can…
First Euro poll sets up Green vs UKIP clash in Scotland
The Scottish Green co-convenor - and Bright Green co-editor - Maggie Chapman is in a neck-and-neck race with UKIP for the last of Scotland's six Euro Parliament seats, according to…
The UK the most successful political union in the world? don’t be silly
One line you often hear from Better Together activists is that the UK “is the most successful political union in the world.” This sort of rampant British nationalism always annoys…
Maggie Chapman is new Scottish Greens co-convenor
Edinburgh city councillor, European Parliament candidate and Bright Green editor Maggie Chapman has been elected unopposed as the new female co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party. She succeeds Glasgow councillor…
On migration, Scotland and Riace are in the same boat
This morning I listened to this programme on the World Service. It's the touching story of Riace, a village in southern Italy which has opened its arms to migrants coming…
Grangemouth: a few big men push the rest of us from society
This week's news has been grim reading for those of us concerned with democratising the economy. Big events which affect us all have been sewn up by a small number…
The Referendum Offers us the Opportunity to Win our Politics Back
With one year to go to the referendum, we are in a strange place. On the one hand, there are those who contend that the debate is alienating and boring.…
Falkirk West: listen to what the journalists aren’t saying
Lisa Simpson, in an ancient episode of the famous TV series, tells us how to enjoy jazz music: “listen to the notes they're not playing”. It's good advice in politics…
Falkirk gas wells to release 5 tonnes of methane a day
• Information obtained by Frack Off Scotland reveals plans to release 7000 times more of the potent greenhouse gas than previously claimed. • Over 2500 residents have now signed up…