These are extracts from the discussion forums of the openDemocracy pilot website.

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openDemocracy readers explore gender and power through storytelling. Each participant adds a paragraph until the story is complete, and all participants' names are published at the end

The influence of Paul Hirst is felt across a rich variety of disciplines and organisations. Here some of those whose lives he touched reflect on what he meant to them; politically, professionally, personally.

The 'politics of protest' discussion has also covered the details of protest technique.

While problems remain for protest, in the 'politics of protest' discussion it seems clear that an exchange of views is more productive than an exchange of fire.

The 'politics of protest' discussion has been asking whether protest is enough. This strand of posts explores alternative ways of avoiding conflict.