Perhaps, far from being apolitical, demands across the political spectrum to empower the 99 % with real democracy are republican in spirit, as are pragmatic efforts to share control of our wealth and workplaces. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
Whereas last year's shortlist were accused of being apolitical in the wake of a snap, post-Brexit election, this year's nominees each handle social inequalities in highly measured and thoughtful ways that are still firmly embedded in current political questions. (hyperallergic.com)