A critical look at the news in the UK.
The Philosophical Case For The UK’s Assisted Dying Bill
27 November 2024 @ 11:24 am
By Graham Vanbergen: The Assisted Dying Bill, as it is now known, is actually the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25. There is a difference in this terminology which is abused by the media to gain traction for clickbaiting the wider public negatively on such a sensitive matter. As expected, the Bill is […]
The post The Philosophical Case For The UK’s Assisted Dying Bill appeared first on TruePublica.
The Route Out of the Failures of Capitalism
25 November 2024 @ 4:04 pm
By Graham Vanbergen: Over the last four to five decades, Western democracies have been enthralled by the promise of capitalism: economic growth, innovation, and prosperity for all. It was a seductive vision, one that seemed to vindicate the system’s superiority over other economic models. Yet today, we find ourselves grappling with a starkly different reality. […]
The post The Route Out of the Failures of Capitalism appeared first on TruePublica.
Trump’s Project 2025 Is A Blueprint for Disaster – Here’s The Proof
8 November 2024 @ 9:44 am
As the world comes to terms with the shock of Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential election, the playbook for his second term, designed by a handful of right-wing extremists, is already underway in Argentina. It is called Project 2025, and it is not just a big backward step for progressive policy there but […]
The post Trump’s Project 2025 Is A Blueprint for Disaster – Here’s The Proof appeared first on TruePublica.
Climate Crisis: “Humanity Is Torching The Planet and Paying the Price” UN
8 November 2024 @ 8:07 am
By TruePublica partner, UN News: “Humanity’s torching the planet and paying the price,” warned UN Secretary-General António Guterres responding to WMO’s latest global temperature analysis covering January to September 2024 and the climate crisis. Youth-led momentum for change In a powerful video message to 19th Climate Change Conference of Youth, Mr. Guterres emphasized their […]
The post Climate Crisis: “Humanity Is Torching The Planet and Paying the Price” UN appeared first on TruePublica.
How the Internet and Social Media are Shaping a Misled Society
8 November 2024 @ 7:51 am
By Graham Vanbergen: In the information age, where knowledge is merely a click away, one might assume that critical thinking would thrive. However, the opposite seems to be true. The rise of the internet and social media has not only revolutionized how we access information but also how we process it. Unfortunately, this revolution has […]
The post How the Internet and Social Media are Shaping a Misled Society appeared first on TruePublica.
Coalition of 54 Countries Urges UN to Halt Arms Transfers to Israel
5 November 2024 @ 8:18 am
By TruePublica Editor: The pressure is mounting on the issue of arms and weapons exports to Israel as it relentlessly continues the killing of innocent civilians in its quest to finish the terrorist group Hamas and expand its military activities across the Middle East. The UK announced that it was suspending certain weapons sales to […]
The post Coalition of 54 Countries Urges UN to Halt Arms Transfers to Israel appeared first on TruePublica.
Budget 2024: Market Over-Reaction?
1 November 2024 @ 8:02 am
By Graham Vanbergen: The financial markets displayed a swift and intense reaction to UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget announcement this week, underscoring the market’s sensitivity to fiscal policy under the Labour Party’s economic vision. Reeves, who presented her budget amid heightened economic challenges, faced market volatility that seemed disproportionate, raising questions about the underlying factors […]
The post Budget 2024: Market Over-Reaction? appeared first on TruePublica.
Top Ten (Free) Sources of Economic News
29 October 2024 @ 11:46 am
By TruePublica Editor: One of the most-read articles TruePublica has published over the years was about independent news sources in the UK, written in 2018 and then updated in 2020, 2021 and then again in 2024. We have been asked on a few occasions to publish another article on free sources of economic news relating […]
The post Top Ten (Free) Sources of Economic News appeared first on TruePublica.
Data: Three Quarters of England’s Most Precious Nature Sites In Poor State
28 October 2024 @ 3:04 pm
By Emma Howard: Less than a quarter of England’s most important habitats inspected in the last six years are in good condition, a new Unearthed analysis of nature reveals. Sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs) are areas that are legally protected for their rare or endangered plants or animals, rare ecosystems or geological features. England […]
The post Data: Three Quarters of England’s Most Precious Nature Sites In Poor State appeared first on TruePublica.
The Latest Atrocity Emerging In Gaza
25 October 2024 @ 2:27 pm
TruePublica Editor: No one, in their right mind, would dispute the fact that after the October 7th Hamas attack, Israel had the right to defend itself and to hunt down the perpetrators. Over a year later what has unfolded is a nightmare. As the Lancet article below clearly states, what is happening in Gaza is […]
The post The Latest Atrocity Emerging In Gaza appeared first on TruePublica.
If you, like us, haven't finished your holiday shopping, we can help.
Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article The Perfect Last-Minute Gift for Art Enthusiasts, Education Advocates, and Your Generally Curious Friends appeared first on Colossal.
“What amazes us about the paper-cut light boxes is the dichotomy of these pieces in their lit and unlit states," say the husband and wife duo.
Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Magic and Mystery Illuminate Hari & Deepti’s Paper-Cut Dioramas appeared first on Colossal.
"When your eyes look too long at the same thing, your mind makes the change," says Alexis Mata.
Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Psychedelic Distortions and Glitches Streak Across Alexis Mata’s Bold Paintings appeared first on Colossal.
MonkeyBird is known for their large-scale stenciled murals rich with symbolism, architectural structures, and elaborate motifs.
Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article MonkeyBird’s Majestic Murals Bend Time Through Elaborately Stenciled Compositions appeared first on Colossal.
When Joana Schneider moved to The Hague, she began to visit the beach regularly, which became a fruitful source of inspiration.
Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Coiled Fishing Rope Sculptures by Joana Schneider Twist Organic Shapes into Otherworldly Forms appeared first on Colossal.
A millennia-old form inspires a contemporary sculptural lighting collection.
Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Döppel Studio’s ‘Néophore’ Vessels Illuminate Ancient Pottery Traditions with Neon appeared first on Colossal.
The pioneering entrepreneur wrote his experiments in secret code in an attempt to evade industrial espionage.
Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Thousands of Josiah Wedgwood’s Glazed Ceramic Samples Paved the Way for 18th-Century Ingenuity appeared first on Colossal.
Vibrant avians take center stage in The Paper Ark's intricate pieces.
Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Tropical Birds Burst to Life in the Intricate Paper Cutouts of ‘The Parrot Project’ appeared first on Colossal.
Have you ever wondered how your bacon, almond milk, or fish ends up on your table?
Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article George Steinmetz Journeys Around the World to Illuminate Where Food Comes From appeared first on Colossal.
The Lyon-based photographer captures unmissable roadside lodging design on a road trip across Japan.
Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Quirky Facades of Japan’s Love Hotels Feature in François Prost’s Vibrant Portraits appeared first on Colossal.