Why the revolving door between government and lobby firms is spinning a little too fast in some cases: Shutterstock There are numerous factors that influence public trust in government, one in particular is the relationship with people in power and lobby groups. Some of the recent scandals that have damaged public trust in British politics …
COP27: how the fossil fuel lobby crowded out calls for climate justice: COP27 has just wrapped up. Despite much excitement over a new fund to address “loss and damage” caused by climate change, there is also anger about perceived backsliding on commitments to lower emissions and phase out fossil fuels. As an academic expert in …
A nice South African City image: Robbie in the Lobby Image by buckofive So my friend Roberta created a new group called Robbie in the Lobby for the silly stuff that goes on in lobbies around the world. Here’s one of me in the lobby bar at Sun City in South Africa after a night …
How South Africa’s leaders can avoid being held hostage by strong lobby groups: Bikers protest against the tobacco ban at Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa. Increasingly, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa’s addresses updating the nation on the fight against COVID-19 reveal enervation. The pandemic’s surging spread, which has placed South Africa among the five …
South Africa in the news: OPINION | The hijacking of Nelson Mandela’s legacy by the Zionist lobby: I attended a panel discussion at Liliesleaf Farm that centred on the question: “Israel and Palestine: What lies ahead?” As the event was organised by a liberal Zionist group, the audience comprised …: “South Africa” – BingNews OPINION …
Why the press is right to be suspicious of the UK government’s new lobby arrangements: Boris Johnson’s government is committed to introducing “a culture of transparency and openness”. At least, that’s what a government spokesperson said on July 3 when announcing that the regular Downing Street press briefings will become a daily fixture. Who could …
Museum of the Bible, built by Hobby Lobby owner, opens in DC new: Eight years ago, Hobby Lobby president Steve Green found a new way to express his Christian faith. His family's $ 4 billion arts and craft chain was already known for closing stores on Sundays, waging a Supreme Court fight over birth control …
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