Oct 8, 2017Centrism as an IdeologyIt seems to me there are two aspects of ‘centrism’ (and it is an -ism) are worth distinguishing: the contemporary expression of historical centrism, and the structuring logic of centrism. The former emerges after the fall of the Berlin Wall and, in the UK, especially after the rise of Blair…Politics2 min readPolitics2 min read
Sep 8, 2017Texts on Monopolies and CapitalismFollowing upon Matt Stoller’s useful, but politically narrow, set of texts on monopoly power, I figured I’d add in some of the key classics of the field and some recent highlights. …Politics3 min readPolitics3 min read
Jun 8, 2017For the Many, By the ManyWhether Labour wins or loses tonight, Corbyn has already initiated a massive shift in public sentiment. After a decade of crisis and stagnation, feelings of hope and optimism have dared to be spoken again. It’s been a remarkable campaign, with the clarity and forcefulness of Corbyn’s social democratic offer breaking…Labour Party8 min readLabour Party8 min read
