Awakening to a new economics
Sociologists have shown how inequality affects many different aspects of life, from economic development, to wellbeing, social stability and democracy. It has grown as a political priority in recent years. … Continue reading Tackling inequality and sustainability together
This story, written in the style of William Morris’ ‘News from Nowhere’, originally featured in the short story collection Radical Visions of Government. It is by Simon Parker, and is reproduced here under a … Continue reading Beneath the Stones – a story
I was reading the book God Unbound, by Brian McLaren last week. Subtitled ‘Theology in the Wild’, it’s a reflection on a trip to the Galapagos, combining travel writing with … Continue reading Do not worry about the GDP
John Daniels considers the need for autonomy and control in the divisive issue of Brexit: Leave versus Remain – never the twain shall meet, right? That’s certainly how things look … Continue reading Two tribes, one story
Green shoots is our regular series on businesses and projects that point us towards a fairer and more sustainable future. This time we look at the LILAC co-housing project in … Continue reading Green shoots: LILAC co-housing
One of England’s founding documents is the Charter of the Forest. Signed in 1217, it guaranteed a series of rights of access to the forests. It set a benchmark for … Continue reading Book review: Plunder of the Commons, by Guy Standing
Rachie Ross, in this piece for UCB Radio, reflects on species loss and the silencing of God’s creation. Picture in your mind the darkest night sky, clear and inky, with … Continue reading The lights are going out
Green Shoots is our regular series on businesses and projects that demonstrate a fair and sustainable alternative. You can see previous entries here. This time we look at Divine Chocolate. … Continue reading Green shoots: Divine Chocolate
Joy in Enough 