The canary in my coalmine

Nick Cohen traces Livingstone’s transformation from a champion of progressive causes to a controversial figure undone by his own belief in his exceptionalism, drawing parallels with other populist leaders and highlighting the dangers of political self-indulgence.

Wade Graham weaves personal anecdotes with historical examples to argue that rapid decarbonisation is not only possible but necessary. From the electrification of rural America to the space race, Graham demonstrates how past technological leaps can inform and inspire our current transition to renewable energy, challenging the notion that such change is too difficult or slow to achieve.

Colette Yousif explores the taboo of trauma through her personal journey of grief, questioning why people –particularly men – struggle to express vulnerability. From a cathartic experience in a women's circle to reflections on masculinity, Yousif argues for a wider deconstruction of societal norms to support healing from life's inevitable traumas, emphasising the importance of voicing pain for both individual and collective wellbeing.