Ultra-Rich ‘Philanthrocapitalist’ Class is Undermining Global Democracy
As foundations and wealthy individuals funnel money into global development, what "solutions" are they pursuing?
by Sarah Lazare, Common Dr... Read More...
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Public Warming Up to Use of Biometrics as Means of Security
By Stephen Mayhew | Biometric Update
According to new research by information services firm Experian, the British public are warming up to the use of biometric... Read More...
New Initiative Aims to Shape the Future in Balloch
LIVE in Balloch is a new initiative which will help shape the future of Balloch and the public is invited to get involved.
Funding has been secured from Scot... Read More...
Inverclyde Council Welcomes Cruise Ship Announcement
Inverclyde Council has welcomed news from Greenock’s Ocean Terminal that this year’s cruise ship visits will bring over 100,000 passengers to the area and a wel... Read More...
Davos and its Threat to Democracy
by Nick Buxton | Common Dreams
It’s an all-too-easy event to mock. It’s hard to keep a straight face when the world’s rich arrive annually in their private j... Read More...
Sanders: Michigan Governor Must Resign over Flint Lead-Poisoning Crisis
Democratic presidential hopeful U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday called on Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to resign for his administration’s failure to deal with... Read More...
How the Japanese Tsunami Sent Marine Invaders Across the Ocean – and Why You Should be Worried
Emma Johnston, UNSW Australia and Jim Carlton, Williams College | The Conversation
When the tsunami waters withdrew from the devastated coast of Japan in Mar... Read More...
What Makes a Smart Gun Smart?
Donald Sebastian, New Jersey Institute of Technology | The Conversation
Every time a toddler accidentally shoots a friend or family member, a teen kills hims... Read More...
Basic Income for All Could Lift Millions Out of Poverty, Change How We Think About Inequality
Ralph Callebert, Virginia Tech | The Conversation
The idea of a basic income for every person has been popping up regularly in recent years.
Economists, t... Read More...
Top Tips for Scottish Motorists Driving in Snow, Ice and Frost
After the warmest and wettest December on record, the wintry weather is beginning to bite this week with large parts of the UK facing blasts of snow, ice and fr... Read More...
New Policy to Tackle Gang Violence and Exploitation
Communities across England are set to benefit from a new national gangs policy, which will set out six priorities to reduce violence and prevent the e... Read More...
Cyber security: “Without fair protection at European level, we will be in trouble”
Data breaches can cause substantial damage to consumers, businesses and even governments, as the cyber attacks against Sony in 2014 and against Estonia in 2... Read More...