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Edition 7

Edition 7: Spring 2016

New challenges for a booming Bristol

Bristol's population is projected to have surpassed half a million by 2029, growing at a faster rate than the rest of England. With a changing population, both in size and nature, what implications might this have for democracy, participation, and cohesion in the city?

Taking back money and power: action in St Pauls

How the St Pauls Community Rights Project is working together for action and change.

The hidden story behind Bristol Port’s privatisation

The Long Read: What links Tory donors, a secretive society, mayoral power, a council rebellion, and millions of pounds? Nothing better than the sale of a public asset to kick up a fuss.

Talking to fascists, reporting on fascism: join an online debate

Should we speak to fascists? An experiment in e-democracy at the Bristol Cable.

We’re aware that the elections in May are pretty boring, so…

That’s what journalism should be about: holding power to account and exploring solutions. That’s what the Cable co-op stands for.

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