Cyber bullies and their effect on society

Doctors have been urged to look out for children whose health may be suffering as a result of sexting or revenge porn. GPs have previously been warned that children who seem withdrawn, or who complain of mysterious stomach pains or headaches, may be being bullied or abused. Research by the National Society for the Prevention …

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Democritus and politics

“One must give the highest importance to affairs of the state, that it may be well run. One must not pursue quarrels contrary to right, nor acquire a power contrary to the common good. The well-run state is the greatest protection, and contains all in itself; when this is safe, all is safe; when this …

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A modern New Deal, part 2

Today I am continuing the discussion about inequality and our current corporate sovereignty system that has undermined democracy and individual rights. You will recall that Danny Leipziger called for a “New deal in place of the current Raw Deal”. No New Deal can work until you restore “one man, one vote”. To achieve this you …

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Government departments out of control?

I can’t fault President Obama for trying to compromise with the opposition and for attempting to get something, anything, done. But my criticism. of him is that he has failed to get his own government under control. Everywhere you look you see disfunction, if not crass mismanagement, and actions that no normal Democratic government should …

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