George Monbiot


education & childhood

The Sacrificial Caste
In this and other nations, there are groups of children who can be abused with impunity. Read more – ‘The Sacrificial Caste’.
The Death of Irony
How could the intent of today’s column have passed so many people by? Read more – ‘The Death of Irony’.
A Modest Proposal for Tackling Youth
Here’s how the UK should pursue its war against young people. Read more – ‘A Modest Proposal for Tackling Youth’.
Universal Cure
Here’s a simple means of transforming the UK’s universities, schools and society Read more – ‘Universal Cure’.
Captive Knowledge
The funding for academic research has been taken over by business Read more – ‘Captive Knowledge’.
The Triumph of Ignorance
Why morons succeed in US politics. Read more – ‘The Triumph of Ignorance’.
Unsentimental Education
Britain’s strange private school system causes immeasurable harm Read more – ‘Unsentimental Education’.
Waging War with the Virgin Soldiers
Abstinence teaching is a disaster for teenagers. Read more – ‘Waging War with the Virgin Soldiers’.
Diary
On becoming a bilious old git. Read more – ‘Diary’.
The Corporate Takeover of Childhood
Schools are being privatised in order to develop a new export industry Read more – ‘The Corporate Takeover of Childhood’.
A Corporate Aristocracy
Market values are in direct conflict with the ethics of public service Read more – ‘A Corporate Aristocracy’.
Acceptable Cruelty
Why is it still acceptable to send young children to boarding school? Read more – ‘Acceptable Cruelty’.