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A Universal Basic Income to safeguard our future

13 May 2020 Ronnie Cowan MP

There will be other crises. We need to prepare. Ronnie Cowan MP writes for the RSA on why it’s time for UBI.

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No hidden charges: making pension costs transparent

13 May 2020 Hari Mann, David Pitt-Watson

Pension charges have long been hidden from customers. Hari Mann FRSA and David Pitt-Watson FRSA look back at the part the RSA has had to play in bringing about transparency and disclosure of costs.

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The case for Universal Basic Income after Covid-19

4 May 2020 Anthony Painter

We all feel powerless at the moment. We know more economic damage is coming. That’s why now is the time for a Basic Income.

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A celebration of political innovation

1 Apr 2020 Sarah Darrall

The RSA is proud to announce a partnership with the Innovation in Politics Institute to give awards for democratic innovations. The example of li, Finland shows what the awards are all about.

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Pinball Kids – preventing school exclusions

16 Mar 2020 Laura Partridge

School exclusions are increasing. Why? Laura Partridge explains the factors creating a ‘perfect storm’ of exclusions and how creating better relationships are at the heart of the solution.

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What’s the role of teachers in youth-led social action?

12 Feb 2020 Hannah Breeze, Ruth Le Breton

The RSA’s Hannah Breeze and Young Citizens’ Ruth Le Breton on how teachers can support pupil-driven community and volunteer work.

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The study of conflict shows that divided people can come together when they talk

7 Feb 2020 Riley Thorold, Owain Service

One of the most famous experiments in social psychology took place in Robbers Cave state park, Oklahoma, in the early 1950s.

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Design principles for democratic innovation

28 Jan 2020 Ed Cox

Ed Cox on the opening of the International Week of Democratic Innovation at the People’s History Museum in Manchester.

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What we can learn from 8 schools with great arts education

27 Jan 2020 Danielle Mason

The RSA spoke to arts-rich schools across England. Their stories show a range of creative solutions for achieving an arts focus.

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Three principles for tackling regional inequality

7 Jan 2020 Ed Cox

With both of the main Westminster parties recognising the need for a new focus on England’s regions, it is important they learn from past mistakes and adopt a long-term, principled approach.