Contercast

Conter is a site of Scottish anti-capitalist thought.  It aims to develop a radical, anti-capitalist class politics in Scotland fit to intervene into the crisis of the British state, the global order and Scottish society.

 

Type of Resource
Podcast
Primary Author or Creator
David Jamieson
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Conter

Can an independent Scotland lead the way with MMT?

There are many visions about how we create an independent Scotland, but almost universally they all aim for the same conclusion. Putting aside the obvious democratic deficit that independence removes, what we also want to achieve is better schools, hospitals, research and development, infrastructure, public transport, policing and more. We want a better quality of life. Yet with every debate around independence there is always one factor that concerns individuals. The cost. 

Is MMT the solution?

Type of Resource
Blog artcle
Date Published
Primary Author or Creator
The Stirling Wolf

In Defence of Scotland

Joint production by Gallus Events and Independence Live.  A video conference discussing the defence of Scotland.

Contributions from Scottish military veterans. Discussion on what a Scottish defence force would look like, NATO membership, and the Trident missles based on the clyde

Type of Resource
YouTube recording of the virtual conference
Date Published
Primary Author or Creator
Independence Live

Clyde-Built Scottish Constitution

This wiki-based Scottish Constitutional, Legal, and Institutional development platform has undergone considerable development since  launch on December 1, 2018. 

Numerous amendments submitted by users to the constitutional text. all of which were excellent improvements. I never cease to be struck by the power of collective wisdom.

A Constitutional Blank Slate for Scotland?

Type of Resource
Web site
Date Published
Primary Author or Creator
Dr. Mark McNaught