Category: politics
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Freedom of the Press does not mean Free Speech
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With Leveson now published, and much debate on the subject being reported, I think it is worth pointing out that the Internet is not the only elephant in the room in these discussions. So long as newspapers are owned by super-rich oligarchs, ex-pornographers and the like, and mirror or reflect in any way the views…
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The Resignation of Denis MacShane
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Denis MacShane was Minister for Europe under Tony Blair. He brought a wider and more cultured vision and experience to that role than many politicians and activists ever get near, at least in this country. For instance, he translated into English a Brecht poem for “Poems on the Underground”. He also responded positively to a…