13.10.08 to 19.10.08

Race, Gender and the Media in the 2008 Elections
"Charges of sexism, reverse sexism, populist feminism, anti-feminism -- and permutations on the theme -- were doled out in abundance. Prominent in the mix was the role of the media, both amplifying and exacerbating misconceptions to the public." Interesting article. Useful for those spotting Media questions in GP.

Why Do We Need Economic Growth?
"But whilst economic growth may be a necessary condition for the relief of poverty and can be desirable for middle- and high-income people too, it is not enough on its own. Governments and society need to be judged on so much more than simply whether their economies are growing. " Growth is good, but growth alone is not enough.