Recent developments in Sudan have provoked legal and diplomatic debate, but a particular story about people there giving voice to their sentiments fascinated me. Apparently a design of tobe (the traditional garment worn by Sudanese women) called "the Ocam
new tools allow people with similar problems to not only share their experiences but also to discuss what they’ve personally found helpful or harmful. Demos, a UK-based thinktank has recently published an excellent document entitled “The Talking Cure”
The idea of "good character" sounds old-fashioned and patronising, but it may be the key to some of our most entrenched social problems. Politicians across the spectrum are starting to realise this
When David Miliband goes on holiday later this week he may well pack the latest edition of the New Left Review, something friends have sighted in his luggage on other holidays. We know he's read and written extensively in his five ministerial jobs inside
Despite criticism from certain sectors of the press, the recent government white paper, ‘Communities in Control’, is an ambitious attempt to stimulate participatory politics at a local level. However it is important to pay attention to the relationships w
A new report by the UK think tank Demos argues that Brazil is a 'natural knowledge-economy' where the intertwining of knowledge, skills and innovation with environmental and other natural assets holds the key to competitive advantage. Very relevant for
Stefan Stern of the Financial Times blogs Richard Reeves' appointment as new director.
Richard Reeves to be the new head of Demos
I knew on Sunday night that the week ahead would hold a touch of the Fellinis - a combination of Amarcord and 8½ were firmly on the agenda. And I wasn't wrong. It really should have been shot in black and white.
Tactical Briefing
New research by Demos finds that pupils' 'digital fluency' is exceptionally poor, with many not being able to determine the reliability of sources online.
Demos seeks to clarify inaccurate reports of 'unpublished study' by a British think tank, which allegedly links the Finns party to violence.
Demos is delighted to announce David Goodhart as its new director.
New Demos research shows a strong correlation between parenting style and excessive drinking.
Demos will announce a new Director in September 2011.
Demos launches a new tracking study revealing the impact of cuts to benefits on disabled people.
Original polling by Demos reveals high levels of scepticism over Osama Bin Laden's death.
Demos welcomes the Coalition's publication of a Social Mobility Strategy, but urges accelerated attention on in-work progression and early intervention.
Demos report shows secondary schools across the country are failing to provide appropriate teaching for the 50 per cent of all young people who do not go on to higher education.
Demos analysis of the latest figures shows that British workers are some of worst protected in the OECD.