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Category Archives: Quality of Life
Where are all the ribbons on World Aids Day?
It’s World Aids Day today and the red ribbon is its symbol. But today, on Britain’s high streets, there is little sign of many red ribbons, despite there being a greater need for awareness of HIV and Aids than any … Continue reading
Understanding the positives in patriotism
Yesterday I attended the launch of ‘A Place with Pride’, a report by Max Wind-Cowie into what us Brits think about patriotism. The headline figure is that 79% of respondents to the survey were proud to be British citizens. When … Continue reading
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‘Open Government’ needs an open mindset
While studying history at school – the origins of the Industrial Revolution, the rise and fall of Rome – I used to contemplate what it would be like to live through transformative times. Now I know. The technological revolution has … Continue reading
Sport Should Be Used To Help Re-engage Alienated Young People
Two extraordinary things happened a couple of weekends ago. A few days of horrendous disorder broke out in London, Birmingham and Manchester. People’s homes and businesses were destroyed following an outbreak of violence that many have blamed on disengaged youth … Continue reading
The Actions of a Criminal Minority Should not be Used to Condemn Entire Communities
The full horror of this week’s riots are there for all to see. The perpetrators are rightly being utterly condemned for a grotesque display of violence and nihilism that has wrecked lives and torn apart communities. Some are also using … Continue reading