On both sides of the Atlantic, economic insecurity is fuelling the rise of new movements on the left Owen Jones being positive in the Guardian. Source: First Corbyn, now Sanders: how young voters’ despair is fuelling movements on the left | Owen Jones
With integrity and principle, the Vermont senator is calling Americans to a political revolution. A year ago, concerned that ordinary citizens would be locked out of the presidential nominating process, The Nation argued that a vigorously contested primary would be good for the candidates, for the Democratic Party, and for democracy. Source: Bernie Sanders for… Read More: Bernie Sanders for President | The Nation »
The French flag and the ideals it stands for are beautiful things. But I won’t be wrapping myself in something that divides as much as it unites. Of course I support Paris, and the victims of atrocities everywhere. But I can’t support France in closing its borders and declaring war. What does that promote, except… Read More: Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood »
This election is a chance for a new wave of people to get involved in deciding the future direction of the UK. The word “politician” has so many negative connotations that I hesitate to use it, but there are candidates for election who do actually appear to have our best interests (and those of the… Read More: 2015 UK General Election »
Do we really want perpetual war? The majority seems to, while having no idea what it entails or accomplishes. A West Point history professor raises the question that few politicians dare to. Why war? It’s a question Americans should be asking. – LA Times.
These rants have come to be very occasional but there is something potentially evil afoot in the US. On 18 January there is a worldwide protest against two US bills, SOPA and PIPA, that could fundamentally alter the nature of the FREE, GLOBAL INTERNET. Please join me in blacking out your own website(s) in support… Read More: Stop Internet censorship »
First-past-the-post doesn’t work well when there are more than two major parties. See the following for a couple of explanations of why Alternative Vote is better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FstA45lxgFs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y3jE3B8HsE Don’t forget to vote on 5 May!
Don’t forget to vote on 6 May! Letters: Lib Dems are the party of progress | Politics | The Guardian.
Let’s put pressure on Obama and Israel to stop the illegal expansion into Palestinian territory. Please sign the petition today: Obama: “Stop the Settlements”.
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