Meanwhile, over at Bearly Politics

A new piece from me on John Rawls and his relevance today

Feb 7 • Mark Braund

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January 2026

Optimism, Pessimism, and Progress

The lessons of history must not be ignored, now more than ever

Jan 18 • Mark Braund

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The People have the Power

But we can't rely on democracy to protect our freedoms

Jan 12 • Mark Braund

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Wake Up People, Before it's too Late

Trump is intent on destroying our fragile civilization. He must be stopped.

Jan 8 • Mark Braund

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December 2025

The 5 Best Gigs of 2025 (in London)

Has the music scene ever been so healthy?

Dec 31, 2025 • Mark Braund

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Why not use Helicopter Money to fix the NHS?

It's time to defy convention and show what governments can do

Dec 19, 2025 • Mark Braund

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We (don't) want War

But it may well already have started

Dec 15, 2025 • Mark Braund

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Rory Stewart versus Zack Polanski

Both of these guys need to up their game

Dec 11, 2025 • Mark Braund

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Must try harder

We will never make poverty history until we rip up the tax system

Dec 3, 2025 • Mark Braund

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November 2025

Time for a New Economic Paradigm

Britain's budget reminds us just how powerless politicians have become

Nov 29, 2025 • Mark Braund

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The Possibility of Progress

Twenty years after the publication of my book, it's depressing how little has changed

Nov 17, 2025 • Mark Braund

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Can America Save Itself?

That will depend on how many Americans believe in the possibility of a different future and are prepared to fight for it.

Nov 12, 2025 • Mark Braund

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