Johann Hari: We've forgotten the force which really drives political change - Johann Hari, Commentators

Far from being some dreamy call to kumbaya, collective political action is the single biggest reason your life is incalculably better than that of your great-grandparents. When people first called for equality for women, when people first started to conduct scientific experiments, when people first suggested paid weekends and holidays for ordinary workers, they were greeted by the same glib pessimism we hear today. It'll never happen! What can we do? But ... Full Story »

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by John Louden - Jul. 29, 2009

A well reasoned and stimulating call to arms.

Trusting him to do the right thing is a basic misunderstanding of how progress happens in a democracy. You choose the best leader available within the power structure – which Obama undoubtedly was – and then you pressure him like hell. Great democratic leaders permit the public mood to prevail over the entrenched vested interests blocking their will. It’s an art, but it’s not the most important art: that lies with you, and me, and all ordinary citizens.

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