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Society, Politics & Law
What is The Wilson Doctrine? The one minute guide
A very, very quick guide to the Wilson Doctrine.
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Society, Politics & Law
Demolishing Pasts, Uncertain Futures:The Symbolism of Glasgow’s Red Road Flats
What does the demolition of the symbolic high-rise Red Road Flats and similar developments across Britain mean for society?
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Society, Politics & Law
Public Health and Behaviour Change: from naïve sociology to naïve psychology
Are the 'nudge' campaigns used to promote public health no longer educational but patronising and child-like instead?
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Society, Politics & Law
Have the Tunisian elections have started a new democratic era?
October 2014 saw Tunisians vote in a return to pluralist democracy in the state. One local observer, Ahmed Medien, explains why the vote is just the start of making democracy work.
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Society, Politics & Law
Should the Tories be worried about their low membership numbers?
The Conservative Party are enjoying a moment of victory - but although their future should be cloudy, the elation continues. Mike Garnett explains.
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Society, Politics & Law
London housing protests echo Glasgow rent strikes of 100 years ago
Gerry Mooney highlights some of the enduring legacies of the great Glasgow Rent Strike of 1915.
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Society, Politics & Law
By extending the remit of PCCs, the government is playing with fire
Public confidence in accountability and governance of the British emergency services is likely to be undermined by the new, flawed, system currently being rolled out by the Uk government, writes Jacqueline Baxter.
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Society, Politics & Law
Siblings in the scrum: long history of brothers makes rugby a family affair
Does having a parent with a love of sport make you have the same passion? Can having a sibling give you a competitive edge? Jessica Pinchbeck discusses....
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Society, Politics & Law
Who will lead Britain out of the European Union
Perhaps it's not surprising that campaigners against the European Union don't want to work together. Simon Usherwood explores the sides battling to lead.
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Digital & Computing
Do people need Peeple?
Assuming it's not all some marketing prank, the Peeple app looks set to create a new way for people to be mean to each other. Ansgar Koene says you better prepare yourself.
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History & The Arts
Tory Trades Unionism: 19th Century Style
The Conservatives have announced plans for their own Trades Union movement, hoping to steal support from a traditionally left-leaning grouping. It has echoes of the late 19th Century...
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Society, Politics & Law
The Life Story of Your T-shirt: Submit Your T-shirt Story
What's the story of your favourite T-shirt? Where did it come from? Why did you buy it? Did you buy it, or was it a present? Share your stories here.