There seems to be growing external and internal support for the green revolution in Iran. This is the latest site I have found promoting the internal resistance. http://www.li.com/
Iran the Green Revolution
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Home education
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I have received a number of letters and emails expressing concern about Schedule 1 of Clause 26 of the Children, Schools and Families Bill which sets out the Government’s scheme for compulsory registration and monitoring of all home educated children in England. The Home Education Advisory Service believes that the proposed powers of local authorities to…
Edlington – child torture
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Before a feeding frenzy starts on this horrific case it is important to remember that such cases are – fortunately – extremely rare. The case also needs to be seen in the context of the latest crime figures. I was expecting a slight rise in crime but I was pleasantly surprised to find there has been an 8% drop…
Voting Systems
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I have been involved in a number of discussions recently about the voting system. Most of us know what we don’t like about first-past-the-post but are far more divided in our views when it comes to the alternatives. PR does not necessarily increase participation and many such systems break the link between the MP and the…
Interview with Nick Robinson
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Recently I interviewed Nick Robinson the BBC’s political editor. One of my interests over many years has been the relationship between politics and the media. The interaction between politicians and the media plays a vital role in defining the way our political system works for the public. It is vital to freedom, democracy and the…