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Blond ambition

Transgressive political theorist and theologian Phillip Blond is on the threshold of launching a new venture, according to Allegra Stratton.

Submitted by Simon Barrow on 2 July 2009 - 3:38pm.
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Neutralized health service?

With health care a top reform issue in the USA, there is much discussion of the NHS and other social-based systems – just as they are potentially being further undermined in the UK.

Submitted by Simon Barrow on 2 July 2009 - 3:26pm.
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Speaking Truth to Power in the courts

I have always been cautious about campaigns that make use of the legal system to promote social justice.

Submitted by Symon Hill on 2 July 2009 - 2:50pm.
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We have enough grumpy old men

The week started for me on Saturday in the glorious setting of Cathedral Green, Exeter.

Submitted by Ann Pettifor on 2 July 2009 - 7:40am.
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In the pink

For the Mennonite Church USA Assembly in Columbus Ohio (ending on 5 July 2009), Christians affirming of the place and ministry of lesbian, gay and transgendered people in the church have organised an imaginative witness

Submitted by Simon Barrow on 1 July 2009 - 9:45pm.
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Cartoon of the Day: Gordon's 'to do' list

What Gordon has on in the next few months:

(Hat tip to Mary Brown for being the first to point out that Gordon also needs a spelling lesson - or to perhaps add 'Education Reform' to his list)

Submitted by Ben Harvey on 30 June 2009 - 5:33pm.
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Cartoon of the Day: U turn over Iraq Inquiry

Brown signals a change of plan over the Iraq Inquiry.

Submitted by Ben Harvey on 25 June 2009 - 6:44pm.
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The devil's ultimate conundrum

How do you campaign on an issue like climate which requires the long view and can be complicated?

Submitted by Mark Dowd on 24 June 2009 - 5:10pm.
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Does any church claim 'Rev' Robert West?

Who is the British National Party's mysterious 'reverend'?

Submitted by Jonathan Bartley on 23 June 2009 - 4:25pm.
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Cartoon of the Day: Redacted Speaker ballot paper

Musing about John Bercow's election following the not-yet-full publication of MP's expenses.

Submitted by Ben Harvey on 23 June 2009 - 1:48pm.
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