Tag Archives: Big Society
The Big Society is the Parental Society
If there’s one good thing that has come out of the riots and looting in English cities this week, it’s that it has brought out the parent in society. The shock, outrage, fear and heartbreak at the destruction did not … Continue reading
From paternalism to parental society
Two days ago, I wrote about how the Tea Party’s resistance might be a good thing for America. Not necessarily because of the policies they espouse (that’s not what this post is about). The Tea Party in the US and … Continue reading
Big Society Libyan-style
One of the big question in British politics today is, what the hell is the Big Society? Well, we only have to look at Benghazi, the first Libyan city to declare freedom, for a glimpse into David Cameron’s vision for … Continue reading
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The Big Society – Does size matter?
I attended a workshop yesterday, organised by the Environmental Law Foundation, on how the concept of the Big Society could help local residents to achieve environmental justice. Of course, there is a still confusion about what David Cameron meant when … Continue reading
