We’re Doing Politics Differently
Make Hope Possible is a new collective, powered by Democratic Left Scotland. We aim to transform Scottish politics and society by bringing people together, developing ideas and telling compelling stories.
After endless funding crises, rounds of job cuts and decaying trust, the Scottish media is unable to provide the space in which intellectual resources can be built. Social media has decayed over the last decade – Facebook and Twitter are no longer viable organising spaces for radical politics. We need once again to re-learn how to do politics.
To join us on this journey of hope, discussion and a renewed vision of the radical politics we need, come along to one of our events and join our mailing list to be the first to hear about our newest projects.
collective power
We are reclaiming the art of face-to-face organising. Connecting politicians, academics, artists and members of the public.
Developing Ideas
We are providing a space for creative thought. Tackling the stagnant political discourse and building a hopeful vision of the future.
Telling Stories
Working with grass-roots journalists and writers, we tell our own stories with honesty and hope rather than the despair and hatred of the far-right.
Meet The team
Peter McColl
Director
A former Rector of the University of Edinburgh (2012-2015), Peter is a multifaceted figure in Scottish politics.
He’s known for his advocacy work with charities, his progressive views championed through the blog “Bright Green,” and his interest in the future of policy can strengthen core human values.
Ann McGuinness
Director
With a varied background in event co-ordination and political activism, Ann brings experience, enthusiasm and attention to detail to every event.
Active in both local and national politics, she is a force for social justice, environmental issues and equality, particularly working to empower women in the political sphere.
Adam Ramsay
DIrector
Adam Ramsay is an investigative and campaigning journalist with a background in the global justice and climate movements. His book “Abolish Westminster” is due out with Faber and Faber in November. He writes regular columns for NovaraMedia, and less frequently for the Guardian, New Statesman, Byline Times and others.
We encourage audiences To…
- ASK QUESTIONS
- VOICE THEIR OPINIONS
- LISTEN TO OTHERS
- LEARN MORE ABOUT COMPLEX ISSUES
- BE POLTICALY ENGAGED AND ACTIVE
- PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS
At Make Hope Possible, we know the power of political engagement.
We plan events, create space for discussion and we are building a movement to drive change.
