Commentary

Civilization on the Brink?

Unless we find a way to take back control from the maniacal psychopaths currently running the world, we're in deep trouble.

Mar 10 • Mark Braund

Three Years to Save Britain

If Starmer can't turn things around, and quickly, then he should stand down.

Feb 13 • Mark Braund

Engaging the Disengaged

Decent people everywhere have given up on politics, and that's a disaster

Feb 11 • Mark Braund

Progress & Survival - Greatest Hits

A selection of old writing for my new subscribers

Feb 9 • Mark Braund

Meanwhile, over at Bearly Politics

A new piece from me on John Rawls and his relevance today in a world that seems to have lost all moral ambition

Feb 7 • Mark Braund

Optimism, Pessimism, and Progress

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

Jan 18 • Mark Braund

The People have the Power

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

Jan 12 • Mark Braund

Wake Up, Before it's too Late

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

Jan 8 • Mark Braund

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

We (don't) want War

But it may well already have started

Dec 15, 2025 • Mark Braund

Rory Stewart versus Zack Polanski

Both of these guys need to up their game

Dec 11, 2025 • Mark Braund

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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