John Bird
The gloom of war and poverty will find its way into the art of the future
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The gloom of war and poverty will find its way into the art of the future
Vast amounts are spent on poverty but the money doesn’t go into the pockets of people in need
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Vast amounts are spent on poverty but the money doesn’t go into the pockets of people in need
The path to ending homelessness starts with a little thing called hope
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The path to ending homelessness starts with a little thing called hope
'The Beatles were right to preach love. But it's not all we need'
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'The Beatles were right to preach love. But it's not all we need'
'At 19, I wanted to wake up famous like Lord Byron'
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'At 19, I wanted to wake up famous like Lord Byron'
The world suddenly changes when we realise how foolish our leaders have been
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The world suddenly changes when we realise how foolish our leaders have been
Our most beautiful art treasures hide a multitude of sins
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Our most beautiful art treasures hide a multitude of sins
The climate crisis is now the biggest Issue we face
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The climate crisis is now the biggest Issue we face
Our leaders have failed us, but bitter and divisive public discourse isn't helping
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Our leaders have failed us, but bitter and divisive public discourse isn't helping
'Strong voices should not take priority over strong arguments'
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'Strong voices should not take priority over strong arguments'
This government cannot be trusted with the public purse
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This government cannot be trusted with the public purse
Abstract beauty to light up an increasingly ugly world
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Abstract beauty to light up an increasingly ugly world
In the midst of another Covid battle it's time to focus on those in need
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In the midst of another Covid battle it's time to focus on those in need
Giving feels good, but nothing will ever change if we only offer help without opportunity
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Giving feels good, but nothing will ever change if we only offer help without opportunity
Art must not be the only way our children enjoy the natural world
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Art must not be the only way our children enjoy the natural world
Our government’s safety nets for people facing homelessness are riddled with holes
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Our government’s safety nets for people facing homelessness are riddled with holes
Big Issue founder says the future 'can’t be compromised by the poor politics of today'
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Big Issue founder says the future 'can’t be compromised by the poor politics of today'
We need to address the ingredients that make-up homelessness
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