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Saturday, August 30, 2003

Revolutionary Movements: Not if but when

How a Small Group of Dedicated People Might Actually Do Something

Well, you've heard that wonderful Margaret Mead quote about how you should never doubt that a small group of dedicated people can change the world, and that, indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Well, I think it's time we stopped repeating that quotation and came to some agreement about what we happy few might do over the next five years or so. That is the purpose of my remarks today.
· Doubts about the next Revolution [CommonDreams]

The Fitzgerald legacy: 15 years on

August 2003 marks the 15th anniversary of the first reforms of the Fitzgerald era. Paul Williams reviews Queensland's progress towards democracy.
· Taken for granted [Brisbane Institute]