Harry Thompson argues that the First Minister’s recent plan to trial a Basic Income Pilot has the potential to offer groundbreaking, real-life insights into the effects of the policy.
The Ties that Bind Us: Nurturing Community after the Pandemic
Cllr Chris Davies, Chair of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership Board, argues that we should learn from community initiatives to drive change beyond Covid-19.
Seizing the Moment to End Water Poverty in Wales
Andy White from the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) argues the Welsh Government and water providers must address the root causes of water poverty in the face of territorial inequalities.
The Big Questions: Welsh Places
We asked the parties specific questions on strengthening local democracy and increasing prosperity of communities across Wales.
Part One: A Sovereign Wales in an Isle-wide Confederation
In the first of a five-part essay exploring the constitutional future of the UK, Glyndwr Cennydd Jones outlines devolution, federalism and confederalism.
Belonging to ‘Y Cymry’
Hannah Watkin, winner of the IWA’s New Voices competition, explores her sense of identity against the backdrop of shifting political and cultural landscapes in Wales.
Whither the Welsh Medium Teacher?
A decline in the number of schoolteachers able to work in Welsh risks the target of 1 million Welsh speakers. Dilwyn Roberts-Young calls on the Welsh Government to act.
Opportunities and Threats: How Stormont Works with the UK’s Parliaments
Anna Mercer looks at why inter-parliamentary working in Northern Ireland has been, and remains, a challenge.
Book Review: Just So You Know
Cath Beard reviews a collection of essays on identity edited by Hanan Issa, Durre Shahwar and Özgür Uyanik.