Question the Powerful

Look at the way power & responsibility are distributed around society today and ask: can’t we do better? Question the Powerful promotes political understanding and democratic action through a range of publications, guidance, and talks. (For more info, click on ‘Henry Tam: Words & Politics’ under ‘Menu’).

Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Learning from Mozi: the first communitarian

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Confucius’ teachings on loyalty, family, and customs have been regarded by many as instructive for securing strong community life. However, ...

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Democracy SOS

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For democracy to function, it must enable citizens to participate meaningfully in shaping their own governance. But for too long, there has ...

Monday, 1 September 2025

Perceived-Identity Prejudice

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There are heated debates about whether or not what some people regard as ‘racism’ is really racism. But why don’t we focus more on what ...

Saturday, 16 August 2025

National Insurance Plus: a policy for jobs

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There are two narratives on jobs doing the rounds. One makes some long-term sense but has little appeal for here and now. The other gives fa...

Friday, 1 August 2025

The Malevolent Seven

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What’s the latest big idea changing the world? What new theory should we be checking out? The fascination with something completely differen...

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Public Administration v Business Management

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Why are managers in the public and private sectors treated so differently? The former are talked about in terms of layers – all too many lay...

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

A Right Slippery Slope

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The Republican Party in the US has become a vehicle for the cult of Trump. It does whatever Trump wants, even though all Trump wants is more...

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Henry Benedict Tam: Director of ‘Question the Powerful’ project. Author of academic studies & dystopian novels. Policy expert on communitarian governance. Educator (WEA; Cambridge University; Visiting Professor, Birkbeck, London University).

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