oD support open standards:

About openDemocracy readers

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

Articles by openDemocracy readers

Monday 5th March

How she got to the top - reader renga

openDemocracy readers, 5 March 2007
openDemocracy readers explore gender and power through storytelling
Monday 23rd June

Paul Hirst: legacies and futures

openDemocracy readers, 23 June 2003
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.
Thursday 27th March

Discussion posts: marchers' stories

openDemocracy readers, 27 March 2003
These are some of the marchers' stories that have been posted in the 'politics of protest' discussion.

Discussion posts: representing dissent

openDemocracy readers, 27 March 2003
Among some of the questions raised in the 'politics of protest' discussion: what do polls and statistics really tell us and how are dissenting views represented - for example, by celebrities? These posts tackle the arguments.

Discussion posts: about protest

openDemocracy readers, 27 March 2003
The 'politics of protest' discussion has been wide-ranging. These are some of the posts about the nature of protest.

Discussion posts: what alternatives?

openDemocracy readers, 27 March 2003
The 'politics of protest' discussion has been asking whether protest is enough. This strand of posts explores alternative ways of avoiding conflict.

Discussion posts: exchanging views

openDemocracy readers, 27 March 2003
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.

Discussion posts: marchers' messages

openDemocracy readers, 27 March 2003
The 'politics of protest' discussion has also covered the details of protest technique.
Friday 21st March

Your open letters to the leaders

openDemocracy readers, 21 March 2003
We published an open letter from a Palestinian doctor to British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and asked our members to draft their own letters to Tony Blair, Saddam Hussein or George W. Bush. Here are the first responses…
Tuesday 25th September

The Afghan dimension

openDemocracy readers, 25 September 2001
openDemocracy readers discussed the possible effects of a probable war on Afghanistan.

War & Law

openDemocracy readers, 25 September 2001
On the eve of 9/11 openDemocracy readers discuss the legality and usefulness of conducting a ‘war on terrorism’.
Thursday 14th June

Ireland and Europe

openDemocracy readers, 14 June 2001
The Irish 'no' vote sparks off some thoughts on Europe from openDemocracy readers.
Wednesday 23rd May

Elections and democracy (part two)

openDemocracy readers, 23 May 2001
Are elections any way to run a democracy? openDemocracy readers share their thoughts.
Friday 18th May

Responses to 'Hollywood cheers and China shrugs'

openDemocracy readers, 18 May 2001
Here are three responses to Isaac Leung's piece on “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, 'Hollywood cheers and China shrugs'.

The business of genes

openDemocracy readers, 18 May 2001
Mike Ashburner's article 'Privatising our genes' recounts how the race for the human genome raises questions about the forces of scientific advancement and their relationship with both governments and private companies: most urgently, whether patents can be extended into the human genome. Here are some openDemocracy readers' reactions to the story.
Saturday 12th May

Elections and democracy (part one)

openDemocracy readers, 12 May 2001
Are elections any way to run a democracy? openDemocracy readers share their thoughts.
Syndicate content