The Blether

06 June 2021 10:54

A route map to the real prize of independence - becoming a truly rich society, where we ensure that no one has to rely on a food bank to eat.

Democratic Renewal – the Opportunity of Independence

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What we learned from the evidence to a committee of Boris Johnson's former chief advisor', Dominic Cummings

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Tories are increasingly pushing the idea of a "war on woke". What is it and why do we need to avoid it?

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Rev Hutton Steel discusses the hallmarks of civilised society.

Faith in Independence

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The UK Government is dismantling democracy and removing our human rights. Kate Monahan writes about why we should take to the streets and protest.

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Scotland's baby box is game changing. Jenny Bruce Nicol writes about the impact it's had.

A Fair and Equal Start

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The pursuit for equality is at the heart of the case for independence - Julie Hepburn

Independence is Equality

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"If our parliament and government has to make choices that prioritise wellbeing, rather than chasing economic growth, we’ll all be better off. " Kirsty Blackman on a Wellbeing Economy

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The SNP National Disabled Members' Convenor on the SNP's new pledge for accessible housing.

A Housing Blueprint for Independence

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A ruling on an attempt to strike down the Scottish Government's equality law, and to claim that trans women are not women in law, has failed. Jonny Kiehlmann writes on the struggles we face during the slow fight for equality.

The Slow Road to Progress

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William MacKenzie writes for the Blether on what it was like growing up with Polaris nuclear submarines next door.

Death on our Doorstep

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Kat Cary imagines a future Scotland. A federal, independent, republic.

Dreaming of Life in an Independent Scotland

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Siobhan Tolland writes about where we are, and how to rehumanise our society.

Rehumanising Our Society

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There is a higher rate of Autism diagnosis for boys; but is this really because boys are more likely to be autistic, or is it because girls are less likely to be diagnosed?