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Theme : identity
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The Big Dream
The Big Dream is a day-long event to imagine the future of Glasgow; its streets, its people, its parks, the night-time and the day-time. Come and share your ideas, wishes and stories for the future with writers, poets, thinkers and dreamers from across the city. Come for the whole day, or just drop in for an hour. Bring your family and friends. The day will include story writing workshops, wish-making sessions, games, politicians, writers, comics and singers. This event is a part of Glasgow...
from : charlietims
22nd August 2006
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Security, freedom and the protection of our values
In a speech to Demos on 9th August 2006, the Home Secretary John Reid MP outlined that to secure our freedom and our values there is no room for complacency and that only by responding to the new challenges of the 21st century can we ensure our national security.
from : samhintonsmith
21st August 2006
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The venomous media voices who think no Muslim is worth talking to
As government efforts to 'tackle' extremism flounder, it should beware the advice of armchair warriors and fantasists, says Madeleine Bunting
from : samhintonsmith
16th August 2006
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Winning hearts and minds in the next 24 hours critical
Yesterday we hosted a speech by the Home Secretary, who called for greater partnership in tackling terrorism. 24 hours later, his words have a new relevance. I have just written an article for the Guardian arguing that John Reid now needs to put those words into practice. You can read it here.In 24 hours time Muslims will gather for Friday prayers, when they will digest what has happened and what it could mean for them. The government and police need to ensure talk of partnership doesn't...
from : rachelbriggs
10th August 2006
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Chinese Whispers
Don't get me wrong, I find the concept of an 'axis of evil' as bonkers as the next person. The idea that the world could be divided into two - the good guys and the bad guys - sounds like something straight out of a cowboy movie (hmm).But when I was giving a talk to Chinese civil servants this morning I was reminded of the fact that, while we are able to dismiss it as simplistic nonsense, this piece of rhetoric is influencing the way some Chinese view the West and the...
from : rachelbriggs
7th August 2006
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The Big Picture
With the moving image sector the fastest growing part of the creative economy,Demos Head of Culture John Holdon has written this study of the nine Regional Screen Agencies. The Big Picture looks closely at how the screen agencies work, highlighting their impact across communities, creativity and the economy.
from : markfuller
21st July 2006
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Getting tougher on terrorism, tougher on the causes of terrorism?...
From the other side of the Atlantic, we instinctively feel that the US has totally over-reacted to the threat of terror. Sitting in my hotel room just around the corner from the White House, and after scores of discussions about the Bush administration's record in this area, this instinct seems pretty spot on. What's more, I'm sure that the security at Heathrow on Thursday morning will remind me that we are not far behind that ourselves.
from : rachelbriggs
18th July 2006
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Trashing designer flip flops in the name of world peace
So, today I made my way through the white tent of security that is the front door to the UN and proudly stepped into the centre of global politics. I was met by collages, photo exhibitions and quite famous sculptures and made my way up to the 38th floor of the UN bui䁬ding, and into Kofi Anan's Secretariat office.
from : rachelbriggs
13th July 2006
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Demos address by Nobel Laureate Professor Amartya Sen
Demos and The High Commission of India to the UK are delighted to be hosting an address by Professor Amartya Sen, in the week that he launches his new book Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny in the UK.
from : markfuller
12th July 2006
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UN: Uniting Nations?
Sam Jones and I are currently in New York talking to people about how culture can smooth the way for diplomacy and good relations between countries, even those who are barely speaking to one another across the negotiating table.
from : rachelbriggs
12th July 2006
