Did Berlin really save 4000 tonnes of potatoes from the bin?
An initiative is distributing free potatoes around the city of Berlin, yet some say it’s more PR stunt than practical solution.
Santa has no place in a better future
There’s more than enough magic in the world that we don’t have to lie to children and prime them for excessive consumption.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I wish my apartment complex had more community spirit
My apartment has everything one might need besides functional community spaces.
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.
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.
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.
