Why we must all be activists now
We keep reacting in shock at events that seem out of our control, but it is time that we cease to be victims to become activists instead.
Economics and Politics
The voters said Brexit, but it should not be the last word.
Coming to terms with the Brexit decision doesn’t mean we should cease the debate about wider political and economic reforms.
Something is broken, but voting to leave the EU won’t fix it
Our political and economic system is broken. Voting to leave the EU won’t help us address these issues though. It will probably make things worse.
Not in my name
I understand why governments need to reassure us in the wake of the horrific attacks on Paris and Beirut. But to retaliatory violence I say: not in my name.
What can we do about our unfair tax system?
Our tax system’s rigged in favour of people & companies who can afford expensive tax advisors. It may not seem fair, but it’s legal. What can we do about it?
RIP trickle down economics, but what about our obsession with growth?
It’s good to see the OECD question trickle down economics, but it is worrying that their analysis still doesn’t question growth as an orthodoxy
Proper climate leadership requires more than opportunistic statements
To tackle climate change, we need policymakers who are willing to show true leaders and deliver some uncomfortable messages
Will lame sentiment be Mandela’s lasting legacy?
Nelson Mandela became the giant of South Africa’s liberation through his courage and leadership, but we must not let apathetic sentiment cloud his memory.