When a liberal is mugged by reality
The conservative analysis of these riots is the most straightforward and, we have to admit, the one that often appears to make most sense. But it will only get us so far in guiding us in what to do next.
Good Society
Our summer of strife is a degenerated, cracked-mirror image of the Arab Spring
Without the legitimacy, purpose or desirability of the Arab Spring, our Summer of Strife – with its much deeper roots – will be even harder to put down.
How social networking escalated rioting – and can bring it to justice
It is now widely understood that the rioting was in part driven by communications using social networking services. Police must act.
Speculation can wait: The priority is to stop the rioting
There is an understandable rush to speculation about the causes of the riots and many theories – sensible and ludicrous – are already in circulation. But speculation, as tempting as it is, is not what is needed now. What is needed now is for the disturbances to stop.
A crowd psychology analysis of the riots
The difficulty we are faced with, as a society in the context of a ‘politics of riot’, is that meaningful dialogue to address this important question is almost impossible.
The new governability crisis
From rioting to strikes, stock market runs and basic questions of the rule of law, the UK is suffering from a governability crisis.
Join the #riotcleanup
After a third night of rioting, the inquests, analysis and blame game will begin. But before we get to that, it’s time to clean up. This helpful website tells you how you can get involved: http://riotcleanup.co.uk #riotcleanup is now trendingtest
Legalising drugs would help reduce the deficit
Legalising drugs reduce public spending, boost tax receipts, and lower addiction
Five good reasons why the death penalty should not be reinstated
If the death penalty was brought back, someone innocent would inevitably be killed at some point
Equal Love – the law should recognise gay marriage and same-sex civil partnerships
The Equal Love campaign has taken the cause of legal recognition of same-sex marriage and different-sex civil partnerships to the European Court of Human Rights