Will you vote for Our Common Future?
As the Scottish Green Party publish ‘Our Common Future’, our manifesto for the Scottish Parliament election, Lothian lead candidate Kate Nevens shares her vision…
Unfinished business
If re-elected in May, Alison Johnstone aims to ban fox hunting for good.
The kind of politics you want
Scotland has just over four weeks to rebuild trust in forward-looking, constructive politics, says Lorna Slater.
Healthy, happy bairns
Alison Johnstone writes about Scottish Greens’ commitment to play-based learning at kindergarten for three to six year-olds before starting formal primary education.
A special day for mountain hares
Alison Johnstone tells the story of the campaign to stop the unrestricted slaughter of Scotland’s mountain hares.
Safe home, solid foundation
Investment in social housing should be a key part of a green recovery and will help tackle child poverty too, argues Alison Johnstone.
Freezing rents
In the Council budget this year, Green councillors worked with other parties to secure a rent freeze for council tenants. Cllr Chas Booth explains…
Time to go wild
Can Scotland becomes the world’s first rewilding nation? Yes, and there’s no time to waste, says Alison Johnstone.
NHS and care workers need a permanent, decent pay rise
It’s time to reflect on the workers we value most, and pay them accordingly, says Alison Johnstone
Budgeting for a Green Recovery
In the most challenging of times, tackling COVID-19, poverty and the climate emergency calls for a bold city budget for a Green Recovery, says…
To end winter evictions: vote Green!
Greens have led from the front in tackling housing inequality in Edinburgh and banning winter evictions, argues Chas Booth.
From solstice to spring
The winter solstice is a time for reflection and a chance to look forward to brighter days, says Melanie Main.
Ending evictions
Green MSP Andy Wightman hails campaigning success on winter evictions but says more needs done.
Safety First
As difficult as the latest months of restrictions have been, there are some reassuring things we can cling to argues Alison Johnstone.
Natural decline
With one in nine species at threat of extinction in Scotland, the decline of our natural world shows no sign of slowing says Alison…
Tragic death of cyclist needs an immediate response
Edinburgh needs a zero-tolerance approach to the deaths of cyclists and pedestrians on our roads, says Alison Johnstone
Collective kindness will get us through
Let’s be there for each other through this COVID winter, says Alex Staniforth
Royal High School decision: at last
Alison Johnstone welcomes the long-awaited decision over the former Royal High School on Calton Hill.
Tiers on the horizon
This week parliament is to debate the Scottish Government’s new five tier system of lockdowns. Alison Johnstone previews.
Working for a fairer future
Hospitality workers need a better deal, says Alison Johnstone.
Time to be bold in Craigentinny / Duddingston
No more time for the status quo – it’s time for Edinburgh to be bold says Ben Parker.
Poverty and politics
Poverty is a result of political choices, says Alison Johnstone.
Outdoor matters
Outdoor learning must be protected through the coronavirus crisis says Alison Johnstone.
Extinction rebellion
David Attenborough’s Extinction documentary is yet another wake-up call, says Alison Johnstone.
Action on holiday letting
Let’s put homes before holiday lets says Chas Booth.
Flooding alert
Recent flooding in Edinburgh and Broxburn may be a foretaste of many such events if we are not serious about climate change, warns Alison…
Protecting and improving public health
Protecting and improving public health as restrictions are lifted must be a priority, says Alison Johnstone
Safe and supported
Everyone has the right to feel safe and supported says Alison Johnstone.
Investing in communuity solar
Gavin Corbett hails the next phase of community solar power in the Capital.
No reverse gear on homelessness
Improvements in homelessness in Edinburgh can’t be allowed to go into reverse, argues Alison Johnstone.