Opinion
Welcome to the Northern Rose’s opinion section:
Speaking Green: How Labour’s Comms Misfire While the Greens Cut Through
What did we learn from the Green Party conference and what are they doing right?
Why “They’re All the Same” Is the Most Dangerous Lie in Politics
Dr North discusses one of the most dangerous lies in politics.
Whose Flag? The Battle Over St. George and the Shadow of Racism
Do we want our national flag to be a racist symbol? Or can we reclaim it?
The Business of Hate: Who Profits When We’re Divided?
Dr North's follow up on The Northern Rose's recent podcast on the monetisation of hate.
Manchester for the Few: The Cost of Growing Inequality
Dr Adam North suggests what Manchester might look like if wealth inequality continues to grow.
Building the Fire: How to Organise Protest for Real Change
Dr. Adam North looks at the history of effective protests to see what lessons can be learnt.
Laughing Along: Why Populist Politics Hits Different Up North
Dr Adam North offers a follow up on his recent article in The Conversation.
A Nation of Builders: Why Britain Must Rekindle Its Creative Ambition
Dr Adam North puts forward the case for rebuilding Britain.
Inertia: Seasons Change but Decisions Stay the Same
Henry talks about how the lack of proactive decision-making in Westminster will have disastrous consequences.
Reform’s Britain: A Nation Shrinking in on Itself
Henry talks about how the lack of proactive decision-making in Westminster will have disastrous consequences.
Why Your Brain Gets Stubborn with Age (and How to Make It Flexible Again)
Dr Adam North explains why it becomes harder to change our minds with age.
Growth Doesn’t Come from Hoarding: Why Spending Is the Real Engine of the Economy
Dr Adam North discusses how economic growth is driven by spending and not saving.
A Case Study of Royal Interference: King Charles and Homeopathy - A Royal Influence on NHS Policy
Dr Adam North examines an example of royal interference in UK politics.
Ideology vs Cohesion: The Structural Limits of Left-Wing Unity
Dr Adam North explores the failings of left-wing groups to unify.
Make It Prestigious to Pay: Plotting Wealth Tax Incentives
Dr. Adam North discusses methods for incentivising the ultra-rich to contribute to a wealth tax.
Is Everything Politics and Religion?
Dr Adam North asks whether the everyday choices we make—from what we wear to how we work—are more political and spiritual than we realise.
Why a Wealth Tax Would Be Good for the Wealthy
Is it fairer to pay more tax? Dr. Adam North discusses why a wealth tax would benefit the wealthy.
The Rich Paid More Tax in 1949 Than They Do Today. Why?
Dr. Adam North discusses the decline of wealth taxes in the UK
Spain Has a Wealth Tax — So Why Isn’t the Economy Collapsing?
Dr. Adam North outlines the qualities of Spain's successful wealth tax and what the UK could learn from it.
The Struggle for Originality in National Newsrooms: Why All News Seems the Same
Henry North reflects on how newsroom cuts and digital shortcuts are eroding the originality and diversity of stories we see.
We Can’t Afford to Cut Welfare. The Economy Depends on It!
Dr. Adam North reacts to Labour's decision to cut welfare for the disabled.
The Hotspur Press Blaze: What It Reveals About the Spread of Conspiracy Theories
Dr. Adam North examines the conspiratorial claims originating from the Hotspur Press fire and they reflect a feeling in the city.
From Satanic Mills to Joy Division: Can Manchester Reshape the Spaces We Call Home?
Dr Adam North presents some practical approaches to making Manchester a more liveable and enjoyable city for everyone.
The Future of Work Is Worker-Owned: Understanding Syndicalism
Feeling unfulfilled by your job? Dr. Adam North explains how syndicalism - a system which seeks to empower workers - could help.
Who’s More Efficient? The Case for a Stronger Public Sector
Dr Adam North examines why public institutions can be more efficient than private companies.
Crown or Country? Why Britain Must Rethink the Monarchy
Dr Adam North discusses why it's time for Britain to move into the modern era.
Northern Power: Rethinking Westminster's Geographical Position in the UK
Dr. Adam North discusses the possible benefits of moving Parliament to the North.
Rebuilding Britain Starts With Taxing Extreme Wealth
Dr Adam North discusses how there is money in the UK for public services - and plenty of it - although we're constantly told that there isn't.
Bullshit Jobs and Real Change: The Revolutionary Thought of David Graeber
Dr Adam North talks about what we can learn from David Graeber. Described as "one of the thinkers of his time," Graeber's ideas seem more relevant today than ever before.
AI Could Save Local Journalism – or Bury It in Misinformation
There's a lot of unknown about the future with AI, but Dr Adam North discusses how it could make or break local journalism.
Weaponised Wokeness: How the Right Wins With a Word No One Understands
Dr. Adam North talks about what it means to be "woke" and the politicisation of the word.
What Voters Really Want: Bravery, Not Just Better Policy
Dr Adam North calls for Labour to be bolder in the aftermath of the Runcorn election.
The Red Zone: How Labour Can Win the Media War by Flooding the Zone
Last week I wrote an article titled ‘Flood the Zone: Why the Left Must Match the Right’s Media Blitz Tactics’ and this week I will provide some concrete ideas for how Labour could implement this tactic.
Flood the Zone: Why the Left Must Match the Right’s Media Blitz Tactics
Dr. Adam North talks media tactics and if the left can learn something from the right.
"Opinion Overload: Talking Heads Are Not the News"
Dr. Adam North discusses how original reporting is being overshadowed by easily produced opinion pieces.