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July 14, 2026

๐ŸŽˆ How unelected representatives are reshaping democracy

Pieter de Wilde New research shows activists like Greta Thunberg and Patrisse Cullors can make citizens feel politically represented. Among marginalised groups in particular, this boosts people's democratic satisfaction. Pieter de Wilde, Andrea Vik, Lene Aarรธe and Oliver Treib explain activists' influence Read more
September 11, 2024

Introducing our 2023 prize winner

Kate Hawkins In 2022, The Loop inaugurated a Best Blog prize to reward a contribution of exceptional value. We have now conferred our second ยฃ500 prize on the author of a blog piece judged by our independent jury to be the best in that calendar year. Managing Editor Kate Hawkins presents the longlisted articles โ€” and the jury reveals what gave our 2023 winner the edge. Read more
November 14, 2023

๐ŸŽญ Black, Queer, Trans, Disabled Lives Matter! Empowering identities to transform democracy

Brandon Mack Democracy needs to recognise and empower our multiple identities. Brandon Mack draws on his activist experience with Black Lives Matter to argue for intersectionality and diverse histories as the backbone of democracy Read more

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