George Monbiot

politics

The Spark of Hope
Here’s one of the big ideas we need to fight the power of the elite. Read more – ‘The Spark of Hope’.
Secrets of the Rich
Billionaires are hiding behind a network of “independent” groups, who manipulate politics on their behalf. Read more – ‘Secrets of the Rich’.
Forbidden Planet
We cannot restrain climate change without a political fight against plutocracy. Read more – ‘Forbidden Planet’.
Money Spinners
Here’s how we can defeat political corruption of the kind that’s destroying US democracy. Read more – ‘Money Spinners’.
Ash Cloud
How conservatism turned into an orgy of destruction. Read more – ‘Ash Cloud’.
Plutocracy’s Boot Boys
We’re getting a better idea of how billionaires and corporations capture government policy. Read more – ‘Plutocracy’s Boot Boys’.
Moral Failings
How moral psychology has been used to create a new and toxic political myth. Read more – ‘Moral Failings’.
A Manifesto for Psychopaths
Ayn Rand’s ideas have become the Marxism of the new right. Read more – ‘A Manifesto for Psychopaths’.
Liberal Constipation
Conservatism is linked to low intelligence; but the real idiots are the progressives letting it win. Read more – ‘Liberal Constipation’.
Why Libertarians Must Deny Climate Change
As soon as it encounters environmental issues, the ideology of the new right becomes ensnared in its own contradictions. Read more – ‘Why Libertarians Must Deny Climate Change’.
How Freedom Became Tyranny
Rightwing libertarians have turned “freedom” into an excuse for greed and exploitation. Read more – ‘How Freedom Became Tyranny’.
Show Me The Money
We have a democratic right to know who is funding public advocacy. Read more – ‘Show Me The Money’.
In Love with the State
Rightwingers say they hate big government. As their current campaigns show, it’s not true. Read more – ‘In Love with the State’.
Beware Fake Radicals
Conservatives have perfected the trick of defending power by attacking it. Read more – ‘Beware Fake Radicals’.
Toxic Brew
The Tea Parties didn’t arise spontaneously: they were boiled up by big business. Read more – ‘Toxic Brew’.
The Values of Everything
Progressive causes are failing: here’s how they could be turned around Read more – ‘The Values of Everything’.
Right and Wrong
Why climate science divides people along political lines. Read more – ‘Right and Wrong’.
Bogus, Misdirected and Effective
The Tea Party movement is steeped in misinformation and denial. But it has a lot to teach the left. Read more – ‘Bogus, Misdirected and Effective’.
Low-Hanging Fruit
This hung parliament is the first and possibly last chance we have to transform politics. We must seize it. Read more – ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’.
The Parasites in Labour’s Brain
It’s time we stopped voting fearfully, and rewarding the most right-wing government the UK has had since 1945. Read more – ‘The Parasites in Labour’s Brain’.
A Ginger Revolution
Grassroots campaigns could break Britain’s corrupt political system Read more – ‘A Ginger Revolution’.
The Welsh Revolution
Why are radical politics electable in Wales but not in England? Read more – ‘The Welsh Revolution’.
This Is About Us
The talks at Copenhagen are not just about climate change. They represent a battle to redefine humanity. Read more – ‘This Is About Us’.
UKIP’s latest acquisition
Is Lord Monckton an asset or a liability? Read more – ‘UKIP’s latest acquisition’.
Subsidising the Climate Crash
Why have government agencies been paying to increase the number of flights? Read more – ‘Subsidising the Climate Crash’.
Outsourcing Unrest
The 300 year colonial adventure is over at last, which is why Britain is in political crisis. Read more – ‘Outsourcing Unrest’.
Watch Out World!
My video interview with Hazel Blears gives us a glimpse of what might be coming if she seeks to replace Gordon Brown Read more – ‘Watch Out World!’.
Someone Else’s England
You don’t have to be a nationalist, or English, to accept the case for an English parliament. Read more – ‘Someone Else’s England’.
You Stand for Nothing But Election
An open letter to Hazel Blears MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Read more – ‘You Stand for Nothing But Election’.
From the Bottom Up
A new mobilisation could revitalise politics in the UK – but only if you get involved. Read more – ‘From the Bottom Up’.
Squandered
This is how a government elected to stamp out sleaze became worse than its predecessor. Read more – ‘Squandered’.
Flying Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
How did Marxist class warriors end up fighting for the bosses’ right to fly? Read more – ‘Flying Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’.
The Triumph of Ignorance
Why morons succeed in US politics. Read more – ‘The Triumph of Ignorance’.
Free the Unborn!
A proposal for slowing down politics. Read more – ‘Free the Unborn!’.
Nothing Left to Fight For
The most rightwing government Britain has had since the Second World War does not deserve to be re-elected. Read more – ‘Nothing Left to Fight For’.
Death of the Noble Idea
Big money trumps everything in politics, even the most dearly-held beliefs Read more – ‘Death of the Noble Idea’.
An Idiot’s Referendum
People of all political colours are clamouring to answer a meaningless question. Read more – ‘An Idiot’s Referendum’.
Union With the Devil
The trade unions still rage about the class war, but keep funding their class enemies. Read more – ‘Union With the Devil’.
Who Runs Britain?
I nominate the CBI. Read more – ‘Who Runs Britain?’.
The Anti-Social Bastards in Our Midst
The car is turning us into a nation of libertarians Read more – ‘The Anti-Social Bastards in Our Midst’.
How to Stop Civil War
Nicaragua and South Africa, not the US, should be the inspiration for Iraq’s constitution. Read more – ‘How to Stop Civil War’.
Burnt Out
Kenneth Clarke’s work for British American Tobacco should disqualify him from office. Read more – ‘Burnt Out’.
Signal Your Opposition
A vote for a minor party could be the most powerful one you could cast. Read more – ‘Signal Your Opposition’.
Paid-up Members
How can MPs represent us when they earn up to 95% of their income from outside interests? Read more – ‘Paid-up Members’.
Media Fairyland
The US media is creating a world of make believe. Read more – ‘Media Fairyland’.
Religion of the Rich
There is a precedent for the Bush Project, but it’s not fascism Read more – ‘Religion of the Rich’.
The Paradox of Transition
How does the Global Justice Movement become effective without becoming New Labour? Read more – ‘The Paradox of Transition’.
The Bad or the Terrible
Those who insist that Nader supporters should vote for Kerry are holding back US democratisation. Read more – ‘The Bad or the Terrible’.
Jump on our Bandwagon
The corporations’ Achilles heel is the environment. It’s time for the left to hit it. Read more – ‘Jump on our Bandwagon’.
Letter of Resignation
Letter of Resignation Read more – ‘Letter of Resignation’.
Invasion of the Entryists
Read more – ‘Invasion of the Entryists’.
Rattling the Bars
Something very big is stirring among Europe’s young people Read more – ‘Rattling the Bars’.
Back to Front Coup
The military is being invited into the heart of politics in the US. Read more – ‘Back to Front Coup’.
Don’t Cry for Clare
Short’s career as a licensed rebel casts light on our post-oppositional, post-modern politics Read more – ‘Don’t Cry for Clare’.
Death of the Secret Ballot
The government won’t offer electoral choice; instead it has introduced voting gimmicks which will further undermine our faith in democracy Read more – ‘Death of the Secret Ballot’.
The Rescue Parties
Far from handing elections to the right, protest votes galvanise the major players into action Read more – ‘The Rescue Parties’.
Wreckers Unite
Labour has become the workers’ enemy. It’s time the unions stopped funding it Read more – ‘Wreckers Unite’.
A New Mobilisation
The atomisation of society means that we must invent novel forms of political organisation Read more – ‘A New Mobilisation’.
What is … The Corporate Takeover?
Read more – ‘What is … The Corporate Takeover?’.
The New McCarthyism
Charges of anti-Americanism are themselves anti-American Read more – ‘The New McCarthyism’.
Silence of the Wolves
By refusing to engage with its critics, the government makes reason redundant. Read more – ‘Silence of the Wolves’.
Break the Whip
It should be illegal to influence an MP’s vote Read more – ‘Break the Whip’.
Big Business vs Big Ideas
Labour’s determination to please the corporations is stifling political debate Read more – ‘Big Business vs Big Ideas’.
Our Peripheral Parliament
Politics is moving out of Westminster, as our representatives avoid the real issues Read more – ‘Our Peripheral Parliament’.
Vote Conservative for a Federal Superstate
William Hague’s bold new vision for Britain is to put us in the same position as Mexico Read more – ‘Vote Conservative for a Federal Superstate’.
I Hope Bush Wins
The only hope for American democracy is if Nader takes votes from Gore Read more – ‘I Hope Bush Wins’.
Lords of Misrule
The destruction of the Countryside and Rights of Way Bill by the “new” House of Lords shows that it’s just as bad as the old one Read more – ‘Lords of Misrule’.
A Job, not a Hobby
Councillors in Britain must be paid for the work they do. Read more – ‘A Job, not a Hobby’.
The First Green Shoots
At last the British Government is starting to protect the environment Read more – ‘The First Green Shoots’.
Supporting Racism
The Government claims to be stamping it out: in truth it is encouraging it Read more – ‘Supporting Racism’.
Tribal Politics
The British National Party reinvents itself Read more – ‘Tribal Politics’.
Far Left or Far Right?
Living Marxism’s interesting allegiances Read more – ‘Far Left or Far Right?’.
Government by Business
The new Regional Development Agencies have no democratic legitimacy Read more – ‘Government by Business’.
A Tax on Information
Government agencies are making us pay throught the nose for our right to know Read more – ‘A Tax on Information’.
Roll of Dishonour
An appointed House of Lords is just as bad as an hereditary one Read more – ‘Roll of Dishonour’.
Multi-issue Politics
The direct action movement is giving rise to a new and thrilling politics of empowerment Read more – ‘Multi-issue Politics’.
Geriatric Politics
The main political parties have little to offer young people Read more – ‘Geriatric Politics’.
Starting Over
Britain’s direct action movements have become a force for cultural and even economic renewal Read more – ‘Starting Over’.