Why I want to be Party PresidentThe Liberal Democrats are getting a huge amount out of being in government: protection for the lowest paid, the most ambitious political reforms since universal suffrage, restoration of civil liberties…in fact the only thing we’re not getting is the credit we deserve!That’s why I’ve decided to run to be President of the Liberal Democrats.It’s not easy being in Government. As part of the coalition, our distinctive message has often got buried, what we stand for…See More

The Guardianby Joseph MillsI don't think my brother realized allthe responsibilities involved in beingher guardian, not just the paperworkbut the trips to the dentist and Wal-Mart,the making sure she has underwear,money to buy Pepsis, the crying callsbecause she has no shampoo even thoughhe has bought her several bottles recently.We talk about how he might bring this upwith the staff, how best to delicately…See More

Susan Tammany, an artist friend of mine in New York, curated an exhibition of the satirical work of Soviet illustrator and bookbinder, Mikhail Magaril, in 2007, and produced this promotional piece for the show. It is a sobering thought that here in the West we used to grow up with Janet & John, The Secret Seven and The Famous Five in the UK, and Dick and Jane in North America, not considering our childhood diet to be propaganda at all, while mocking the Soviets for shaping young minds from…See More