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Educational disengagement starts in primary school...
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The current legal status of assisted dying is inadequate and incoherent...
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Discussions about 'devolving' power approach the question from the wrong direction...
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First class public services require first class public servants
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Young people who lack digital fluency are at risk of falling prey to misinformation...
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Serving your community should be woven into every stage of life
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Power should remain local unless there is a compelling case for it to be centralised...
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Internet activism is becoming the norm for a younger, digital generation...
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Parents are the principal architects of a fairer society…
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For disabled people, cuts to welfare will have a deep and lasting impact...
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It is those who do not go to university that need the greatest protection in the labour market...
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It is important that young British Muslims are free to be radical and dissenting...
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To deliver the best for looked after children, the state must be a confident parent...
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The rise of populism in Europe can be traced through online behaviour...
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The open society cannot be relied upon to defend itself...
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It's not more education that children need, it's better character...
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Being British is more about doing your bit than things like Buckingham Palace...
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For progressive conservatives, the problem is not too much ownership but that there's not enough...
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Powerful ideas.
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Ideas from a new generation of Conservative MPs
From banking reform to delivering the Big Society, Iron Ladies brings together new intake female Conservative MPs to write about the issues central to their political mission.
Download the collection and read about it on the blog.
Is populism the future of European politics?
We launched the latest in our series of country-specific reports on the growth of parties on the far-right in Copenhagen.
This is part of a major project analysing the views of over 10,000 populist party supporters throughout Europe.
Download Populism in Europe: Denmark or find out more about the series.
Ten ideas for the new mayor
The Centre for London has come up with ten ideas for the capital's new boss.
Giving the mayor responsibility for JobCentre Plus and London's policing, an Oyster Card for the roads and fewer tax loopholes for wealthy foreigners are all on the agenda.
Read the Centre for London's 10 ideas for the mayor.
How to end forced marriage
Ending Forced Marriage suggests that a change in the law will not be enough to end the practice.
Instead there must be a community-based prevention approach, with government and charities joining forces to tackle it.
Read the report.
Striking a balance between privacy and security online
#Intelligence outlines the ethical principles which should govern the security authorities' monitoring of social media.
The pamphlet, co-authored by Sir David Omand, recommends a dual-route approach - distinguishing between use of public data and more invasive surveillance.
Putting a cross on the ballot
Religiosity is often thought of as inherently conservative.
But new analysis by Demos reveals that religious people are more likely to support equality, be welcoming of immigrants and self-identify as left-wing.
Read the report and the blog.
The Commission on Assisted Dying reports
The Commission on Assisted Dying publishes its final report following a year of assessing over 1,300 pieces of evidence.
The report suggests a framework that could allow people with a terminal illness the choice to end their lives while protecting those who are vulnerable.
Download the report and read the blog.
How is your council coping?
Social care budget cuts are having a serious impact on disabled people. But some councils are protecting front line services better than others.
A new interactive map reveals for the first time which councils are most affected by the cuts and how well they are coping.
View the map and read the pamphlet.
LATEST FROM THE DEMOS BLOG
Talking about my generation
Duncan O'Leary on the generation gap in attitudes to welfare.
A Beecroft in their bonnet
Max Wind-Cowie argues that the Conservatives should handle the Beecroft report with caution.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Under One Roof
Demos is delighted to announce a panel discussion to mark the launch of a new report Under...
Cyber Snooping: A threat to freedom or a necessary safeguard?
Demos is delighted to announce a panel discussion that will look at what extent security...
LATEST PRESS
Generation Strains
Duncan O'Leary and Bobby Duffy discuss attitudes to welfare on the New Statesman...
Social media, national security and privacy
Carl Miller writes about internet openness and #Intelligence on politics.co.uk.