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The American dark money behind Europe’s far right

From Britain to Hungary to Italy, the far right is on the rise. openDemocracy investigations over the past year have revealed the vital role of US Christian conservatives.

By Claire Provost and Mary Fitzgerald

/ 11 Jul 2019

The American dark money behind Europe’s far right

Global press freedom - a downward spiral

It is not enough to call for journalists not to be assassinated, imprisoned or exiled – these actions are symptoms of a more fundamental failure.

By Nik Williams

/ 11 Jul 2019

Global press freedom - a downward spiral

The EU’s top jobs might have been stitched up, but is Britain in any place to talk?

The EU’s top jobs haven’t been handled well, but MEPs get to vote on it next week, and Greens will be fighting these nominations.

By Molly Scott Cato

/ 10 Jul 2019

The EU’s top jobs might have been stitched up, but is Britain in any place to talk?

From “dysfunctional, inept” Trump to “frail” Corbyn, why is Whitehall getting leakier?

Whitehall appears to be panicking after years of excessive secrecy and complacency. But leaks are no substitute for effective scrutiny by a functioning parliamentary democracy.

By Richard Norton-Taylor

/ 10 Jul 2019

From “dysfunctional, inept” Trump to “frail” Corbyn, why is Whitehall getting leakier?

Are China’s facial recognition trials really the example the Met police want to follow?

“Each face is algorithmically cast over with suspicion, checked against the authority’s blacklist”.

By Silkie Carlo

/ 10 Jul 2019

Are China’s facial recognition trials really the example the Met police want to follow?

When We Own It: public ownership of water in the 21st century

After 30 years of disastrous privatisation, it’s time to take back our water.

By Cat Hobbs

/ 10 Jul 2019

When We Own It: public ownership of water in the 21st century

Why central banks need to take human rights more seriously

It's time that central banks developed a better understanding of the social and environmental impacts of their decisions.

By Daniel Bradlow

/ 9 Jul 2019

Why central banks need to take human rights more seriously

How to launch a vegan industrial revolution

Developing a policy 'mission' for plant-based meat alternatives would push a burgeoning sector into overdrive.

By Rob Macquarie

/ 8 Jul 2019

How to launch a vegan industrial revolution

Only a mass movement can bring about a Green New Deal

Plans for a radical green transformation must be matched by a movement that is rooted in the lives of ordinary people.

By Angus Satow

/ 8 Jul 2019

Only a mass movement can bring about a Green New Deal

Revealed: Boris, the Russian oligarch and the Page 3 model

Exclusive: Parties at Italian villa where ‘nothing is off the menu’ raise fresh concerns about PM hopeful being a ‘security risk’.

By James Cusick

/ 6 Jul 2019

Revealed: Boris, the Russian oligarch and the Page 3 model

Palace of privilege: new figures reveal Lords becoming even less representative

It’s time for an overhaul of this private members club – and our democracy more widely.

By Lynn Henderson

/ 5 Jul 2019

Palace of privilege: new figures reveal Lords becoming even less representative

Poverty in the UK: The world is listening, but is the government?

The UN has heard shocking findings about the level of UK poverty – but the response from government has been confused.

By Koldo Casla and Wanda Wyporska

/ 5 Jul 2019

Poverty in the UK: The world is listening, but is the government?