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We are a Citizens Think- Tank looking to open a dialogue about the left’s methods of organisation
The meteoric rise of Podemos into the mainstream of Spanish politics poses a number of questions for the British Left. We think that the methods used by Podemos can be effective in this country and that a shift of focus is needed in Britain. We are the Left and our focus is to empower the disenfranchised - this should be our explicit focus and message. In order to do this we need to connect with
29/04/2019
The Spanish election result: What you need to know in 1000 words
The Spanish election result: What you need to know in 1000 words Your key questions on Spain’s General Election answered THE Spanish elections on Sunday [28 April] has produced a fragmented political picture across Spain, and an uncertain situation in terms of how a coalition to govern will be formed. CommonSpace answers some of the key questions about the resu...
10/09/2018
What lessons can we learn from the successes and failures of Podemos for a new "left populism" movement?
Populists are on the rise but this can be a moment for progressives too | Chantal Mouffe Neoliberalism has created genuine grievances that the radical right has exploited. The left must find a new way to articulate them, says political theorist Chantal Mouffe
26/08/2018
Film screening, London, on Tues 4th Sept - comment if you're interested in going and we'll connect!
ICA | Ada for Mayor + Q&A Charting Ada Colau’s momentous journey from radical activist to Mayor of Barcelona, the London premiere of this documentary is followed by a Q&A with director Pau Faus.
What can Momentum learn from the successes and failures of Podemos? Are there any parallels between the Catalonia situation and the Scottish independence referendum?
21/06/2017
A speaker from the 15M movement in Amsterdam last night talking about participatory democracy.
10/02/2017
The "circles" model of direct democracy raised the question of what scale of democracy works best. City-led innovation is a powerful model. Could Podemos build "cities for people"?
Building “cities for people”: Barcellona Superilles. | LabGov , which in the last decades has been highly neglected. According to Gehl, urban planners need to observe the city at eye level, adopting the point of view of a pedestrian rather than thinking about the city only in abstract terms, as
11/01/2017
Some promising developments in Madrid.
This is how people power wins an election: the story of Ahora Madrid - Commons Transition How do you win an election? According to Ahora Madrid’s activist councillors, the key is keeping it real - with real openness and participation.
08/01/2017
Why Global Voters Will Stay Angry Inequality, immigration, stagnant wages -- the forces shaping the disruption of global politics have been building for years and aren't about to diminish
Living in England and Berlin, I (David) was surprised by how Podemos' activity crossed borders. I'd be interested to know your opinion. Can national populist parties become fully transnational actors?
07/10/2016
What do you think about this headline?
Spain Hasn't Had A Federal Government For The Last 9 Months - And People Love It... For more than nine months, Spain has existed without a traditional national government. In the face of this lack of central authority and planning, Spaniards have done the impossible: they have survived without a government. The New York Times recently reported on this phenomenon: “After two g
29/08/2016
Spotted in the Netherlands! A near sibling.
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