The OSP is for those who seek depth in a world of fleeting trends. Through philosophy, history, and reflection, we explore the grand ideas that shape us, and the ones we leave behind.

Our benefits system has become a racket for cheating poor people, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty Published: 2 Jan 2018| The Guardian

Jan 3—2018
Venezuela’s Maduro Defies Odds, Comes Out Stronger in 2017

Jan 3—2018
As Europe Moves Right, Portugal Veers Left—and Thrives

Jan 3—2018
Strikes against austerity throughout Israel’s public and private sector – World Socialist Web Site

Jan 3—2018
US Empire Is Running The Same Script With Iran That It Ran With Libya, Syria

Jan 3—2018
NHS extends suspension of all non-urgent care as doctors warn of winter crisis | The Independent

Jan 3—2018
Kevin McKenna: Budget demonstrates divide between Scottish and English aspirations | HeraldScotland

Dec 16—2017
Editorial : The Forgotten People-plight of the long-term Mentally ill

Dec 15—2017
The Conservatives have imposed ‘direct rule’ over the Scottish and Welsh parliaments | The Canary

Dec 15—2017
The Tories are savaging libraries – and closing the book on social mobility | John Harris | Opinion | The Guardian

Dec 15—2017