Case of the Tillman Act 1901 Banning Political Donations, Why not Now?
Til the man Acts on political donations then we can start to look at equalising political power towards citizens. This is critical at this time given democracy is representation of the people by the people. There is a yearning for fairness in the community. People need to believe in leaders if this… Continue reading
We Must Rethink Democratic Economics
I found this tonight to my joy. It appears my gut feeling is not the only indicator of required change. Democracy is on my mind as I see it slipping away as power concentrates, question time is shutting down in reality as other interests influence government decision making. Democracy is about shared… Continue reading
Are Cuts to the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) about Curtailing Freedom of Speech?
I just noticed I wrote Australian Broadcasting Commission not Corporation, that has to do with my age. When I was young it was called this. What is really obvious now I look to see and see to look is that it is a corporation. That means it can trade. This is… Continue reading
Shine the Light to Lobby for Civil Society Public Space
Report Shines Light on The ‘Chilling Reality’ of UK Lobbying Act
This is interesting. is democracy about some voices and not others or is it about representation? Are we losing our democracy? I vote for an inclusive public debate of all voices. I vote to hear the people. Let’s start with a… Continue reading
Can Universities Face the Range of Social and Political Failures or Just Focus on Profits?
Are Universities democratic? Are you free to say what you think? Or if it is out of line with the prevailing views does that make you radical or embracing of freedom of speech?
The Politics of Learning for Democracy
Colleges and… Continue reading