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Published in: 11 March 2019 Written by: Laurie Macfarlane All articles by: Laurie Macfarlane

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Published in: ourEconomy: Opinion
The Battle of Seattle: 20 years later, it's time for a revival

30 November 2019

Written by: Michael Galant All articles by Michael Galant

On this 20th anniversary of the Battle of Seattle, the struggle against globalized capital continues.
Published in: ourEconomy: Opinion
It's time the UK paid its fair share for international decarbonisation

30 November 2019

Written by: Lesley Rankin All articles by Lesley Rankin

The UK’s unique contribution to environmental breakdown means we must take responsibility for tackling the crisis...
Published in: ourEconomy: Opinion
Development: a failed project

29 November 2019

Written by: Julia Schöneberg All articles by Julia Schöneberg

It’s time to abandon development and think about postdevelopment instead.

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Voters deserve a media that tells them the truth about inequality

Published on: 11 December 2019

Written by: Sophie Knowles All articles by Sophie Knowles

The public is being let down by journalists who lack the knowledge or will to give them vital information about the economy.

Published in: ourEconomy: Opinion

Britain’s Moment of Truth

Published on: 11 December 2019

Written by: Laurie Macfarlane All articles by Laurie Macfarlane

A trio of interconnected crises have brought Britain to the brink of radical change. The consequences will be felt...

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Get broadband done! How the UK can deliver a full fibre future

Published on: 10 December 2019

Written by: Cat Hobbs All articles by Cat Hobbs

The UK led the world in the privatisation of public services. By bringing digital infrastructure into democratic...

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Putting the ‘public’ back into public services

Published on: 5 December 2019

Written by: Roos van Os All articles by Roos van Os

Written by: Satoko Kishimoto All articles by Satoko Kishimoto

Amsterdam is one city among many where economic democracy on a municipal level is taking off.

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Taxing multinationals: an assessment of the UK election manifestos

Published on: 4 December 2019

Written by: Sol Picciotto All articles by Sol Picciotto

All the major political parties are proposing changes to the way that multinational corporations are taxed. How do...

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Is “another internet possible”? Inside Labour’s digital infrastructure plans

Published on: 4 December 2019

Written by: Jonathan Gray All articles by Jonathan Gray

Labour’s proposals offer an invitation to radically rethink the role that digital infrastructures can play in...

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Iraqis rise up against 16 years of 'made in the USA' corruption

Published on: 3 December 2019

Written by: Nicolas J S Davies All articles by Nicolas J S Davies

As the PM announces his resignation, Iraqis continue to demand the withdrawal of the crony capitalism implemented by...

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Why the UK needs a Financial Transaction Tax

Published on: 3 December 2019

Written by: Avinash Persaud All articles by Avinash Persaud

Claims that a Financial Transaction Tax would be difficult to implement and raise little revenue are fake news.

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Private jet savior: why Michael Bloomberg is not the answer to the climate crisis

Published on: 29 November 2019

Written by: Aaron White All articles by Aaron White

Ignore the mainstream media hype. As Michael Bloomberg officially enters the 2020 race, he’s not the climate...

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Climate breakdown is deeply political. But you wouldn't know it from Channel 4’s climate debate

Published on: 29 November 2019

Written by: Angus Satow All articles by Angus Satow

By focusing on superficial tropes about the environment, it’s hard to see how the debate will have helped undecided...

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By claiming to be 'beyond politics', Extinction Rebellion is undermining its own cause

Published on: 29 November 2019

Written by: Paddy Bettington All articles by Paddy Bettington

Transcending the tribalism of party politics is a laudable aim. But during the most important election of a...

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What cost the Earth?

Published on: 28 November 2019

Written by: Alfie Stirling All articles by Alfie Stirling

Written by: Mathew Lawrence All articles by Mathew Lawrence

Calculating the exact cost of decarbonisation is impossible. But one thing is clear: the price of inaction is far higher.

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When it comes to economics, there is no infallible voice of authority

Published on: 28 November 2019

Written by: Alfie Stirling All articles by Alfie Stirling

The IFS is treated with reverence by much of the UK media. But like all research, its analysis suffers from the...

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The UK doesn’t have a public debt problem – we have a historic opportunity to invest in our future

Published on: 27 November 2019

Written by: Sarah-Jayne Clifton All articles by Sarah-Jayne Clifton

With less than two weeks to go in the election campaign, ignorance about the public debt is still clouding the debate.

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Unitary taxation of multinationals: what it is and why it matters

Published on: 27 November 2019

Written by: Sol Picciotto All articles by Sol Picciotto

Corporate tax avoidance is costing countries $100-240 billion a year in lost revenue. The case for a new approach is...

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Beyond NAFTA 2.0: toward a progressive trade agenda for people and planet

Published on: 22 November 2019

Written by: Aaron Eisenberg All articles by Aaron Eisenberg

Written by: Scott Sinclair All articles by Scott Sinclair

Written by: Manuel Pérez-Rocha All articles by Manuel Pérez-Rocha

Written by: Ethan Earle All articles by Ethan Earle

Progressive politicians need to not just react to the neoliberal trade agenda and its right-wing disruptors, but...

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We need to talk about the Institute for Fiscal Studies

Published on: 22 November 2019

Written by: John Weeks All articles by John Weeks

The IFS prides itself on being independent and objective. But its analysis often resembles ideology masquerading as science.

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Making sense of Bolivia’s discontent

Published on: 21 November 2019

Written by: Alke Jenss All articles by Alke Jenss

To understand events in Bolivia, we need to unpack its many contradictions over the past decade. But make no...

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21st century human rights are technological, environmental and co-operative

Published on: 20 November 2019

Written by: Ewan McGaughey All articles by Ewan McGaughey

Just like the software in our phones, our traditional human rights must constantly be updated to keep pace with modern times.

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Protecting Our Common Home: A Green New Deal for Scotland

Published on: 19 November 2019

Written by: Craig Dalzell All articles by Craig Dalzell

Scotland has the opportunity to be a world leader on solving the most pressing issue of our time. Here's how it can be done.

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