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+ | '''Our new [[Brexit Portal|guide to Brexit lobbying]] aims to shed light on the people and organisations jostling for position to use this 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' to advance their own interests. | ||
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+ | We reveal the networks of lobbyists-for-hire and think tanks working for big business and the politicians aiding them. '''[[Brexit Portal|Read more...]]''' | ||
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Our '''[[Fracking Portal]]''' tracks the companies, people and lobbyists behind the all-out push for shale gas exploration in the UK and worldwide. <br> | Our '''[[Fracking Portal]]''' tracks the companies, people and lobbyists behind the all-out push for shale gas exploration in the UK and worldwide. <br> | ||
− | It sheds light on who is influencing the debate over fracking and the tactics used to persuade the public and our politicians. | + | It sheds light on who is influencing the debate over fracking and the tactics used to persuade the public and our politicians. '''[[Fracking Portal|Read more...]]''' |
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'''Our [[Schools Portal]] examines the vast global education industry that has sprung up to profit from our schools. | '''Our [[Schools Portal]] examines the vast global education industry that has sprung up to profit from our schools. | ||
− | It has been described as ‘the largest market opportunity’ since healthcare was privatised. 'Let's all go forth. Let's all make hay,' as one private equity investor at a 2015 UK conference succinctly put it. | + | It has been described as ‘the largest market opportunity’ since healthcare was privatised. 'Let's all go forth. Let's all make hay,' as one private equity investor at a 2015 UK conference succinctly put it. [[Schools Portal| Read more]] |
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− | {{#ev:vimeo|https:// vimeo.com/219533611|450|center|Watch: '''What is Propaganda?''' }}Powerbase focuses on communication, spin and propaganda in party politics and in war and peace. The database contains collections of articles on [[:Category:British_Propaganda|British propaganda]], [[:Category:Counterinsurgency |counterinsurgency]], the [[:Category:Neocons |neoconservatives]], [[:Category:Terrorologist |terror experts]] and the associated [[:Category:Terrorism_Industry| terrorism industry]], which can influence public opinion and policy in the 'war on terror'. It also documents | + | {{#ev:vimeo|https:// vimeo.com/219533611|450|center|Watch: '''What is Propaganda?''' }}Powerbase focuses on communication, spin and propaganda in party politics and in war and peace. The database contains collections of articles on [[:Category:British_Propaganda|British propaganda]], [[:Category:Counterinsurgency |counterinsurgency]], the [[:Category:Neocons |neoconservatives]], [[:Category:Terrorologist |terror experts]] and the associated [[:Category:Terrorism_Industry| terrorism industry]], which can influence public opinion and policy in the 'war on terror'. It also documents disinformation and covert action by states, [[:Category:Spooks |intelligence agencies]], and their networks. |
[[:category:Propaganda |Propaganda]] | [[:category:Terrorexpertise |Terror Experts and institutions]] | [[:Category:Neocons |Neoconservative networks]] | [[:category:Propaganda |Propaganda]] | [[:category:Terrorexpertise |Terror Experts and institutions]] | [[:Category:Neocons |Neoconservative networks]] | ||
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We welcome new contributors to Powerbase. To contribute, you first need to register. | We welcome new contributors to Powerbase. To contribute, you first need to register. | ||
− | * Send an email to melissa.jones AT Powerbase.info saying who you are and your interests. If you are approved we'll send you a | + | * Send an email to melissa.jones AT Powerbase.info saying who you are and your interests. If you are approved we'll send you a username and password that allows you to log in and edit or add material. |
<h4>Research and writing tips</h4> | <h4>Research and writing tips</h4> | ||
[[How to research front groups]] | [[Resources for studying propaganda]] | [[Research using the web]] | [[How to research front groups]] | [[Resources for studying propaganda]] | [[Research using the web]] | ||
− | If you | + | If you're unsure of where to start, you could expand some recently created but currently brief articles. Take a look at the [[Special:Recentchanges|recent changes page]] to see some 'stubs' - articles that may just be a line or two and need fleshing out. Or check out the automatically updated page which includes pages flagged by Powerbase editors as [[Special:Wantedpages|most wanted]]. See also our [[Powerbase:Things you can do to help|Things you can do to help]] page. If you'd like some suggestions closer to your interests, please email Powerbase's managing editor. |
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