In America, candidacy is reserved only for those who can afford it, betraying the essential democratic concept of choice. How has Edward Snowden's choice to sacrifice himself for his fellow citizens allowed an alternative to this narrow form of democracy?
Drug prohibition is not only costly, but violence inducing and ineffective. Is it not time to look to scrap the present system before any more people are hurt and money is wasted?
Scottish nationalism and unionism stand in complete opposition, but are there greater similarities between their ideologies than the UK cares to admit?
The latest indecision on the renewal of Trident places a further rift in the Coalition's relationship and poses an opportunity for Labour to form a nuclear disarmament plan. Could this cause a shift in Labour's struggling popularity?
The UKBA "racist vans" have caused a great deal of unrest through their racially profiled spot checks. What were the real causes and aims of this grubby campaign?
JULY: Rejoicing in Yorkshire as Home Secretary is denied her wish to deport Roseline Akhalu to Nigeria. AUGUST: Akhalu granted leave to remain.
Is a firm with ties to the promotion of SS troops as 'heroes', despite their units being involved in war crimes, a deserving owner of a UK radio station?
Don't for a second imagine we are heading for an era of renewable energy.
We must challenge the media’s influence on our justice system.
Media misbehaviour can wreak havoc on ordinary lives — is it worth it?
Congratulations to Rose Harvey, Katie Sambrooks and Christian Rowlands. OurKingdom publishes the winners of this year's John Howard Essay Prize, in association with the Howard League for Penal Reform and Hacked Off.
