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Coronavirus spells the end of the neoliberal era. What’s next?

Published in: 12 April 2020 Written by: Jeremy Lent All articles by: Jeremy Lent

Will the world after Covid-19 be “Fortress Earth” or societies transformed?

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A trip beyond fear: psychedelics and the end of life

7 April 2020

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To civilize death is one of the great challenges of the age. Psilocybin can help.
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Finding meaning in the worst of times

5 April 2020

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Suddenly, care for each other is the central focus of human life worldwide.
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Seizing the unexpected opportunities of Covid-19

9 April 2020

Written by: Sam Earle All articles by Sam Earle

The pandemic provides a chance to re-evaluate and re-imagine our collective future.

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Waking up in the time of Corona: four insights from psychology

Published on: 14 April 2020

Written by: Willem Kuyken All articles by Willem Kuyken

Psychology offers many ways to meet the pandemic with courage, clarity and wisdom.

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How should civil society respond to Covid-19?

Published on: 2 April 2020

Written by: Alex Jacobs All articles by Alex Jacobs

Can solidarity be used to guide the post-crisis recovery so that the economy works better for all of us together?

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Coronavirus and climate activism: five common lessons

Published on: 31 March 2020

Written by: Nadia Colburn All articles by Nadia Colburn

The pandemic is a testing ground for how to address the climate crisis, and vice-versa.

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NGOs and social movements: partnership or solidarity?

Published on: 29 March 2020

Written by: Madhuresh Kumar All articles by Madhuresh Kumar

“If you can’t be an ally then at least don’t make our work more difficult.”

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Four ways you can take caring action around coronavirus – even if you’re overwhelmed

Published on: 26 March 2020

Written by: Sandra Kim All articles by Sandra Kim

Here are some ideas from the US on how to care for yourself, your loved ones, your community and those most affected.

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The Irish Buddhist monk who faced down the British Empire

Published on: 26 March 2020

Written by: Laurence Cox All articles by Laurence Cox

Dhammaloka’s story sheds new light on the history of non-violent resistance

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Why transformation requires a new vision of happiness

Published on: 24 March 2020

Written by: Sam Wren-Lewis All articles by Sam Wren-Lewis

The way we think about happiness is a window into the way we think about how we should live.

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Mindful social justice

Published on: 22 March 2020

Written by: Beth Berila All articles by Beth Berila

Mindfulness can help us to discern, interrupt and transform power differentials and biases.

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Coronavirus: beyond human rights

Published on: 19 March 2020

Written by: Koldo Casla All articles by Koldo Casla

I live and breathe human rights, but what’s at stake is even more important.

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What does it mean to reduce the stigma of mental health?

Published on: 17 March 2020

Written by: George Gillett All articles by George Gillett

We shouldn’t alter the reality of mental illness to suit public opinion.

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The collective psychology of coronavirus

Published on: 17 March 2020

Written by: Alex Evans All articles by Alex Evans

Do we see ourselves as part of a larger “us,” a “them-and-us,” or an atomised “I”?

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Neuroliberalism: welcome to government in the 21st century

Published on: 15 March 2020

Written by: Mark Whitehead All articles by Mark Whitehead

The use of psychological techniques to shape human behaviour is increasingly common. Should we be worried?

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For returning citizens, success begins with a ride home

Published on: 12 March 2020

Written by: Isabella Garcia All articles by Isabella Garcia

A California-based program provides newly released long-term prisoners with a chance at a new life.

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To change voters’ sympathies, it’s time to go deep

Published on: 10 March 2020

Written by: Micah L. Sifry All articles by Micah L. Sifry

A new model known as ‘deep canvassing’ is being tested in the swing areas of Pennsylvania. Here’s an inside look.

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An open letter to International NGOs who are looking to ‘localise’ their operations

Published on: 8 March 2020

Written by: #Shift ThePower All articles by #Shift ThePower

Our plea is that you work with us not against us. We need to be supported, not competed with.

Published in: Transformation: Opinion

Don’t shoot the messenger

Published on: 5 March 2020

Written by: Mary Fitzgerald All articles by Mary Fitzgerald

Written by: Michael Edwards All articles by Michael Edwards

We got aggressive legal threats from Save the Children. Today’s damning report vindicates the whistleblowers, but...

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We shall overcome only if we make it so

Published on: 5 March 2020

Written by: Emily L. Quint Freeman All articles by Emily L. Quint Freeman

A pivotal act of civil disobedience sparks a lifetime of exploration, reflection and resistance.

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How books and bookshops improve our mental health – and why we must protect them

Published on: 3 March 2020

Written by: Lydia Smith All articles by Lydia Smith

‘Aren't bookshops wonderful, as if they were just a shop and not an entry point to 30,000 different universes?’

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Why our food systems must be transformed

Published on: 1 March 2020

Written by: Seble Samuel All articles by Seble Samuel

Despite ravaging the Earth for industrial agriculture we can’t provide nourishing food globally. That has to change.

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Healing a divided nation begins face to face

Published on: 27 February 2020

Written by: Chris Winters All articles by Chris Winters

Lots of projects are looking for common ground across political divides, but are they working?

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