An interview with The Ink, about where we are, how we got here and where we need to go.
George Monbiot, interviewed by The Ink, 9th July 2024
TI: Can you walk us through how you define neoliberalism” — the “Invisible Doctrine” of the book’s title. And of “capitalism,” for that matter?
The obscene thing I witnessed was like a parable of the madness of extreme wealth.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 24th July 2024
On a calm and beautiful morning off the coast of south Devon last week, I was watching a small pod of dolphins from my kayak. I had spotted them from half a mile away, feeding and playing on the surface. They were heading my way, so I sat on the water and waited.
Labour must repeal the laws that led to shockingly disproportionate prison sentences for environmental protesters.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 19th July 2024
Here’s why the government should tax the rich and tax them hard.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 14th July 2024
The US, always a questionable friend, threatens, if Trump wins, to become our greatest threat.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 4th July 2024
Oligarchy is the default state of politics, and it is surging back. How do we stop it?
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 27th June 2024
How Britain’s oldest animal welfare charity became a byword for cruelty on an industrial scale.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 18th June 2024
How does it happen? How does an organisation end up doing the opposite of what it was established to do? This month marks the 200th anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: the world’s oldest animal welfare organisation. I wonder what there is to celebrate.
The crucial green policies missing from Labour’s manifesto.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 13th June 2024
The Greens are the only party with a chance of winning seats that is not beholden to oligarchic power.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 12th June 2024
An election is a device for maximising conflict and minimising democracy.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 6th June 2024