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An English journalist who, when he's not exploring the social consequences of political actions, likes to write about cricket for some light relief.
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British Brexit was a Victory for Far Right Politics
The Leave Campaign’s relentless focus on immigration has seen a rise in hate crime and been acclaimed by Far Right groups across the EU. Members of the victorious Leave...
Hillary Plays Dangerous Game with Bill’s Legacy
In trying to associate herself with her husband Bill Clinton’s economic legacy, Hillary Clinton is in danger of making herself look vulnerable and weak. With opinion polls showing a...
Betting Markets ‘Trump’ the Polls when it comes to Presidential Forecasting
When it comes to forecasting elections, opinion polls that are often proved wrong bombard the public. Meanwhile, the betting markets get it right every time, so when they...
‘Dog Whistle’ Smear Attacks Dominating Elections in US and UK
In both the US and the UK, politicians are using racial smears and anti-Muslim rhetoric to try to gain white votes. However, the strategy carries risks in increasingly multi-cultural...
How the Panama Papers is the Beginning of the End for Tax Abusers
The English tax accountant Richard Murphy has done more than anyone to expose tax havens. Now Murphy says businesses are scared witless of appearing on the front pages and...
Government Handouts to Harvard Alumni Deprive Poorer Students
Tax breaks for elite colleges cost the taxpayer billions, which would be better spent on making public colleges free. The bestselling Canadian author Malcolm Gladwell made headlines recently with...
British Government Hell-bent on Privatising the NHS
Despite the exorbitant costs and cruelties of the US-style private healthcare model, the UK is moving towards a similar model. The US companies are poised to take control of...
How Postal Banking could Save the American Poor from Usury
Bernie Sanders has proposed bringing back postal banking to save millions of unbanked Americans from the clutches of payday lenders. Bernie Sanders has proposed bringing back postal banking to...
How Secret TTIP Deal Will Help Corporates Resist Paris ‘Green’ Pledges
Transnational corporations are secretly and undemocratically, formulating the rules of the TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership). The world’s largest ever, free trade deal will be the most powerful...
World on Verge of Antibiotics Apocalypse
Massive global overuse of antibiotics in the farming industry has led to the emergence of terrifying superbugs that beat off all known drugs. Scientists say the threat rivals global...