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Why independent media still matters in 2026
Algorithms reward certainty; democracy rewards doubt. Independent outlets exist to slow the story down until facts earn their adjectives.
Tom D. Rogers
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The case for a wealth tax — fifth attempt
Every parliament season revives the wealth-tax debate; every counterargument rehearses liquidity fairy tales. Here is the scaffolding again — debt of honour to readers who prefer receipts over vibes.
Henrik Voss
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