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The Scottish referendum: what victory looks like.

Posted on September 19, 2014 by David S. Meyer

In real life assessing social movement victories or defeats is rarely like figuring out which runner breaks the tape in a sprint. Achievements are virtually never all that activists demand–or want–and apparent defeats are not always what they seem. Look … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alex Salmond, Alistair Darling, David Cameron, devolution, elections, independence, movement outcomes, referendum, Scotland, Scottish Nationalist Party, United Kingdom | 1 Comment

Scottish independence and the payoff of persistence

Posted on September 18, 2014 by David S. Meyer

With global attention now turned to the referendum on Scottish independence, it’s worthwhile to recall that the cause has a much longer history, predating the 1707 Acts of Union; regardless of the outcome of the current vote, it will certainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged European Parliament, John Oliver, nationalism, proportional representation, referendum, Scotland, Scottish National Party, single member district, United Kingdom | 1 Comment

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