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I'm really not a racist...

A nice bit of poetry from Charles Dale that hits the nail... Originally posted here.

New music: Wire - Mind Hive

Over 40 years on from their debut and Wire are still delivering new music that's amongst the best post-punk around. Released in January,...

Securing a green recovery from Covid-19

The Institute for Public Policy Research hosted a cross-party webinar last week which is well worth a watch. Looking at how we can secure...

It's time to renew normal

Social policy think-tank Demos has established a people's commission on life after Covid. Headed by commissioners from a range of...

We're only making plans for normal

Adam Curtis is the king of the cut-and-paste social commentary documentary, and this short is very much in that style (if not quite the...

Protect our chalk streams

Just over 2 months difference - the end of March vs. the beginning of June. Much less water, as the water table drops given lack of rain,...

Racism is white issue

Powerful statement from Banksy on why racism is a white issue.

The music: where it all began

Not a new music post but an old music one, stimulated by the recent death of Steve Priest bassist with glam rock band The Sweet. Be under...

XR ask 'how normal was normal'?

Over the lockdown period we've seen many brands offering up self-serving 'thoughts and prayers' ads, usually full of empty streets and...

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