Author Archives: demo2012

So here we are at the end of a summer of playing politics and street-level democratic dialogue. After the sunny success of Brighton, Democracy Outside headed to Yorkshire for dates with learning disabled activists in Leeds, friends and permaculturists (some … Continue reading →

On Saturday 30 June, Democracy Outside went to Brighton – and what a day we had! It turns out sunshine (see last post for the observation that bad weather = low voter turnout) and enthusiasm are a great combination of … Continue reading →

“Extreme Democracy Outside” was what one of the team called our outing to Bristol on Saturday. The wind and the rain put the kit, the enthusiasm of Bristolians, and the dedication of the instigators to the test – and all … Continue reading →

Just over a week to go until Democracy Outside kicks off in Bristol (Saturday 16th, 2pm at the Harbourside Area opposite the Hippodrome) and at Democracy Outside HQ we’re getting excited – the placards are ready, the leaflets are at … Continue reading →

Dr Henry Tam, Director, Forum for Youth Participation & Democracy, University of Cambridge and Visiting Professor, Birkbeck, University of London, set out on Question the Powerful how he thinks it can: Should we ever trust anyone with the power to make … Continue reading →

…but Will of @artofactivism says we don’t need to lose heart – together we can bring it back to life We are losing democracy. Like navigation by the stars, eating seasonal food, mending our clothes and walking to the shops, … Continue reading →

oxguin, a DIY tech activist on what recent history can teach us about what democracy isn’t – and what it is Unlike many of my peers, born in the early 1970s, I remember Callaghan being voted out of office. And … Continue reading →