Not directly related to local democracy, I know, but I’ve written a post here on Slugger O’Toole responding to an Irish republican about how far the wearing of a poppy can be seen as an endorsement for the actions of the British state.
It raises important questions about the legitimacy of democracy and I hope you [...]
Posts on ‘November 10th, 2009’
Poppies and public consent
Should local authorities subsidise independent local newspapers?
In today’s Guardian, (and here with footnotes) George Monbiot asks:
“I can think of only two local newspapers that consistently hold power to account: the West Highland Free Press and the Salford Star. Are any others worth saving? If so, please let me know.”
His observation ….
“Most local papers exist to amplify the voices of their proprietors [...]
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