James CracknellLocal media never stopped being important — it just stopped being profitableLocal democracy is nothing without local journalism, so why is more not being done to help the independent publishers keeping it alive?Jun 2Jun 2
James CracknellGrenfell showed why deregulation is deadlyThe race to “cut red tape” in the construction industry cost 72 livesJun 14, 2022Jun 14, 2022
James CracknellThis is a battle for democracyA power-mad autocrat has started a war because he feels threatened by the new democratic ideals of a neighbouring nationMar 3, 2022Mar 3, 2022
James CracknellDemocracies will die unless they serve voters’ interestsIf democracies fail to improve the lives of the populations they serve, we should not be surprised when those voters lose faith in…Jan 26, 2021Jan 26, 2021
James CracknellThere cannot be fair governance without fair votesA government elected using an unequal voting system will not treat people equally — proportional representation is not an optional…Sep 29, 2020Sep 29, 2020
James CracknellDispersing power is a first step towards justiceBefore we can address the inequities of our society, we have to build a democracy that breaks up the fatal centres of concentrated powerMay 23, 2020May 23, 2020
James CracknellRedefining what is possibleArtificial barriers to progress have been rapidly destroyed — now it’s up to us to walk forward togetherApr 16, 2020Apr 16, 2020
James CracknellHyperlocalism — a new story of progressWe need a coherent and powerful response to the multiple crises threatening people and planetApr 5, 2020Apr 5, 2020
