Nixon, the Lefty
A closer look at his presidential record reveals how far to the right politics has shifted in recent years.
Progress & Survival
Essays and commentary on the prospects for creating an effective progressive politics to counter the rise in authoritarian nationalism, end the culture wars, reduce inequality and protect the planet for future generations. And some culture.
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Realism vs Idealism
Reinhold Niebuhr explained why it's so hard to build a better world. But he still has much to teach us.
Jamie Dimon really doesn't get it
Banks like J.P. Morgan sit at the heart of our dysfunctional economy but make very little contribution to the creation of new wealth
In Praise of Prog Rock
A fortnight of sublime music that I'm writing about in the hope it'll cheer you up as much as it did me
Andy Burnham and Land Value Tax
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Holiday Reading
Three sublime but quite different novels recommended by Substack friends
Another piece at Bearly Politics
The third post in my series on great thinkers of the 20th century focuses on the work of the American theologian and political scientist Reinhold Niebuhr.
Yes, there is an alternative
But don't expect your elected representatives to tell you about it
Vision, Political Nous and the ability to Communicate
These are essential qualities for successful political leadership. Keir Starmer struggles with all three, which is why he has to go.
Morality in Politics
Lawrence Kohlberg pointed the way to a more just social order. We need his wisdom today more than ever.