Sign in Subscribe
Jack McGovan

Jack McGovan

01
Oct
The Sower logo in black on a gradient background that goes from grey at the top to pink at the bottom.

What you missed in September and other recommendations

A round up of relevant writing, as well as other media and music recommendations.
4 min read
24
Sep
A wooden sign with "Community Garden" written in white paint. It's attached to a grid metal fence with vines running through it.

I wish my apartment complex had more community spirit

My apartment has everything one might need besides functional community spaces.
3 min read
17
Sep
A person is dropping a ballot into a ballot box, all of which is black/shadowed. The background is white.

Not letting immigrants vote is holding back climate action

Extending the vote to immigrants could garner wider support for climate policies, as foreign nationals are more likely to vote left.
5 min read
03
Sep
Eco-populist wins leadership election and other stories

Eco-populist wins leadership election and other stories

A round up of relevant writing, as well as music, fiction, and recipe recommendations.
4 min read
27
Aug
An abstract illustration reminiscent of a cave painting where stick figures represent conflict between two sides of a political divide.

Can eco-populism help defeat the far right?

Far-right narratives have become normalised. One politician has launched a left-wing populist project in response, though not everybody necessarily agrees that it's the right way forward.
12 min read
06
Aug
The Sower logo in black on a gradient background that goes from grey to pink, top to bottom.

The Sower round-up (July 2025)

4 min read
30
Jul
In the top left, a punk swings a baseball bat at a police robot located on the bottom of the picture. The name of the novel is written in the top right, the author's name on the bottom left.

We have no choice but to find joy in the struggle for a better future

The Free People's Village is a novel worth reading for those who believe things can be better.
3 min read
16
Jul
A campaign banner that says "Leave" at the top, with the X logo in the middle, and "Protect Democracy" at the bottom. The X logo has killed the old bird logo of Twitter.

X reveals a weakness in left-wing rhetoric

Good principles mean nothing when you materially support a fascist propaganda machine.
5 min read
02
Jul
The Sower logo in black on a gradient background that goes from grey to pink.

Sower recommends (Pride edition)

A round-up of relevant writing, as well as music, fiction, and recipe recommendations.
3 min read
25
Jun
The illustration is split into two halves. The left represents a traditional casket burial with a person in a suit, whereas the right shows a natural burial directly in the Earth.

Our collective fear of death pushes us towards authoritarianism

Green burials are less polluting. Can they also help us alleviate our death anxiety and keep authoritarianism at bay?
13 min read