In the spring of 2024, residents of the south Devon harbour town of Brixham kept falling ill. Their symptoms — including “awful stomach complaints, bad diarrhoea and severe headaches” — went on for weeks. A retired GP who ventured to the pub after finally recovering from the illness recalled that, when someone asked those present… Continue reading Britain’s “broken” water system — a history of death, denial and stomach aches
Labour’s shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has said that a Labour government would not raise taxes on wealth, capital gains or higher incomes. She does not, she said, see “the way to prosperity as being through taxation”. Britain is asset rich. National wealth — a mix of property, business, financial and state assets — stands at… Continue reading Poverty in Britain is firmly linked to the country’s mountain of private wealth – Labour must address this growing inequality
Tom Daw, a Green Party councillor for Wrington, elections officer for the South West Green Party and MP candidate for Weston-super-Mare, is passionately committed to addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the UK today, from homelessness and housing to environmental sustainability. During a recent interview, Daw shared his vision for tackling the housing… Continue reading Thomas Daw is a Green voice for the future – fighting for fairness, sustainability and change
As the impact of climate change on communities increases, researchers are concerned about growing inequalities. The most recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) stresses the importance of one aspect that is too often neglected by local action on climate change: considering the question of inequalities. Studies show that the people, communities… Continue reading The fight against the climate crisis must not increase inequalities
Our planet is getting hotter at an alarming rate. Climate change is one of the most serious global issues today. Its consequences affect every single human being on Earth. So it seems perfectly logical that scientific publications about global warming are written in the global language — English. And yet, it is precisely because it… Continue reading How language barriers influence global climate literacy
Georgia’s parliament has approved a new law aimed at “family values and the protection of minors”, which includes significant restrictions on LGBT rights. The bill, passed in its third and final reading, grants authorities the power to ban Pride events, restrict public displays of the LGBT rainbow flag and censor films and books containing LGBT… Continue reading Georgian parliament passes law restricting LGBT rights ahead of election
In a stunning political comeback, Donald Trump secured victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election. This unexpected turn of events marks a significant shift in the American political landscape, with profound implications for domestic policies and international relations. Election results and immediate reactions Donald Trump’s victory has sent shockwaves throughout the nation,… Continue reading Trump triumphs— implications for America and the world
The recent elections in Georgia have stirred considerable unrest and debate, casting a long shadow over the nation’s democratic integrity. Amidst allegations of vote-rigging, widespread protests erupted, reflecting a populace increasingly disillusioned with its political leadership. The events unfolding in Georgia resonate beyond its borders, prompting reactions from European leaders, including Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor… Continue reading The recent Georgian elections — protests, vote-rigging claims and implications for European politics
More than two years have passed since a young woman called Mahsa Amini died in police custody after being arrested in Iran for allegedly not wearing her hijab properly. Her death sparked mass protests throughout Iran against the country’s ruling theocracy. The fight of Iranian women for freedom and bodily autonomy now rages on. Ahou… Continue reading In Iran women’s protests endure as morality laws grow harsher
What if I were to tell you that the US government and media is controlled by a secret cabal of devil-worshippers who are organising the mass kidnapping of children? Well, according to a recent poll, 17% of Americans believe this to be the case. Another 30% believe the 2020 US presidential election was stolen from… Continue reading Descartes and the deep state — what 17th-century philosophy reveals about Trump and QAnon
