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05
Nov
The Sower logo in black on a gradient background that goes from grey at the top to pink at the bottom.

What you missed in October and other recommendations

A round up of relevant writing, as well as other media and music recommendations.
4 min read
29
Oct
Coloured tables mimic a metro map. People are moving, preparing, and eating food at different locations on those tables.

What if dinner was public infrastructure?

A Scottish charity wants to reintroduce state-subsidised diners for all—a potentially a big ask in the current political climate.
12 min read
09
Oct
A metallic sculpture is surrounded by grass. The sculpture has a young Jane Goodall on the left reaching out to a chimpanzee on the left.

We spend too much time lionising people like Jane Goodall

Idolising people only entrenches the idea that it is spectacular individuals, not collectives, who change the world.
4 min read
01
Oct
The Sower logo in black on a gradient background that goes from grey at the top to pink at the bottom.

What you missed in September and other recommendations

A round up of relevant writing, as well as other media and music recommendations.
4 min read
24
Sep
A wooden sign with "Community Garden" written in white paint. It's attached to a grid metal fence with vines running through it.

I wish my apartment complex had more community spirit

My apartment has everything one might need besides functional community spaces.
3 min read
17
Sep
A person is dropping a ballot into a ballot box, all of which is black/shadowed. The background is white.

Not letting immigrants vote is holding back climate action

Extending the vote to immigrants could garner wider support for climate policies, as foreign nationals are more likely to vote left.
5 min read
03
Sep
Eco-populist wins leadership election and other stories

Eco-populist wins leadership election and other stories

A round up of relevant writing, as well as music, fiction, and recipe recommendations.
4 min read
27
Aug
An abstract illustration reminiscent of a cave painting where stick figures represent conflict between two sides of a political divide.

Can eco-populism help defeat the far right?

Far-right narratives have become normalised. One politician has launched a left-wing populist project in response, though not everybody necessarily agrees that it's the right way forward.
12 min read
06
Aug
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The Sower round-up (July 2025)

4 min read
30
Jul
In the top left, a punk swings a baseball bat at a police robot located on the bottom of the picture. The name of the novel is written in the top right, the author's name on the bottom left.

We have no choice but to find joy in the struggle for a better future

The Free People's Village is a novel worth reading for those who believe things can be better.
3 min read