Tag Archives: politics

Rebooting democracy

Posted on May 10, 2015 by jedstevenson

In the New Scientist, Niall Firth channels a frustration with the democratic process that many in Britain are feeling in the wake of the general election. The system’s broken. Nothing changes. All politicians are the same. Why vote? It’s a … Continue reading →

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The year in 9 books

Posted on December 31, 2014 by jedstevenson

Some people send around a poem, a verse of scripture, or a pithy quotation at the end of the year. Not one to do things by halves, I hereby give you nine books. 1. Carbon democracy: Political power in the … Continue reading →

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Born unequal

Posted on December 3, 2012 by jedstevenson

The first capital of the United States, Philadelphia lends itself to new ventures. It’s an apt place to launch this blog. Its history is bound up with humanism and democracy. Flagship social contracts of the modern era, the Declaration of … Continue reading →

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