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Jack McGovan

Jack McGovan

03
Dec
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 November and other recommendations

A round up of relevant writing, as well as other media, music and recipe recommendations.
2 min read
27
Nov
A collage of five of the artists quoted in the piece. It's a headshot of each of them on a background that looks like torn pages in a book. There's purpleish colour scheme.

How basic income benefited Irish artists

Ireland introduced a basic income scheme for artists. It had huge benefits for their art, their mental health, and the economy.
8 min read
19
Nov
Different pairs of glasses, four rows and four columns, are arranged on white shelves against a white wall. Looks like a glasses store display.

Why people who wear glasses should be considered disabled

The more people who are considered disabled, the more likely our society is to care about accessibility.
4 min read
05
Nov
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 October and other recommendations

A round up of relevant writing, as well as other media and music recommendations.
4 min read
29
Oct
Coloured tables mimic a metro map. People are moving, preparing, and eating food at different locations on those tables.

What if dinner was public infrastructure?

A Scottish charity wants to reintroduce state-subsidised diners for all—a potentially a big ask in the current political climate.
12 min read
09
Oct
A metallic sculpture is surrounded by grass. The sculpture has a young Jane Goodall on the left reaching out to a chimpanzee on the left.

We spend too much time lionising people like Jane Goodall

Idolising people only entrenches the idea that it is spectacular individuals, not collectives, who change the world.
4 min read
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