Ben Phillips
@benphillips76.bsky.social
Director of the Public Good Narrative Project. Served as a Director at the UN, Oxfam, ActionAid & Save the Children. Fellow at Bellagio, Notre Dame & Bosch. Wrote How to Fight Inequality. Writing a new book.
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@clubdemadrid.bsky.social President @laurachinchilla.bsky.social highlights CdM’s partnership with @globpubinvnet.bsky.social and the recent meeting with ambassadors & governments in Madrid as a key step toward making GPI a political reality.
GPI will feature at the 2026 Annual Policy Dialogues.
GPI will feature at the 2026 Annual Policy Dialogues.
January 30, 2026 at 2:34 PM
@clubdemadrid.bsky.social President @laurachinchilla.bsky.social highlights CdM’s partnership with @globpubinvnet.bsky.social and the recent meeting with ambassadors & governments in Madrid as a key step toward making GPI a political reality.
GPI will feature at the 2026 Annual Policy Dialogues.
GPI will feature at the 2026 Annual Policy Dialogues.
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It has to be about more than just one man(delson). The point cannot only be the end of the career of the individual, Mandelson. This (tenth?) scandal has exposed not just Mandelson (and not even just Mandelson’s political and power-broker circle) but Mandelson-ism.
February 2, 2026 at 6:19 AM
It has to be about more than just one man(delson). The point cannot only be the end of the career of the individual, Mandelson. This (tenth?) scandal has exposed not just Mandelson (and not even just Mandelson’s political and power-broker circle) but Mandelson-ism.
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The celebration of the fusion of unrestrained wealth and unaccountable political power was previously and needs again to be taboo because it is not only morally obscene but dangerous to democracy and to the well-being and safety of us all.
February 2, 2026 at 6:19 AM
The celebration of the fusion of unrestrained wealth and unaccountable political power was previously and needs again to be taboo because it is not only morally obscene but dangerous to democracy and to the well-being and safety of us all.
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His friends throwing him overboard but retaining their system would be no victory for us. But us harnessing this moment to end politics’ inebriation with wealth? That would indeed be, well, priceless.
February 2, 2026 at 6:19 AM
His friends throwing him overboard but retaining their system would be no victory for us. But us harnessing this moment to end politics’ inebriation with wealth? That would indeed be, well, priceless.
It has to be about more than just one man(delson). The point cannot only be the end of the career of the individual, Mandelson. This (tenth?) scandal has exposed not just Mandelson (and not even just Mandelson’s political and power-broker circle) but Mandelson-ism.
February 2, 2026 at 6:19 AM
It has to be about more than just one man(delson). The point cannot only be the end of the career of the individual, Mandelson. This (tenth?) scandal has exposed not just Mandelson (and not even just Mandelson’s political and power-broker circle) but Mandelson-ism.
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Privilege to be invited to present to development & environment NGOs in London the work of the Public Good Narrative Project. Inspired by how these great organisations are working to come together in common cause, to not only get through this moment of crisis but to seize this moment of opportunity.
January 27, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Privilege to be invited to present to development & environment NGOs in London the work of the Public Good Narrative Project. Inspired by how these great organisations are working to come together in common cause, to not only get through this moment of crisis but to seize this moment of opportunity.
Privilege to be invited to present to development & environment NGOs in London the work of the Public Good Narrative Project. Inspired by how these great organisations are working to come together in common cause, to not only get through this moment of crisis but to seize this moment of opportunity.
January 27, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Privilege to be invited to present to development & environment NGOs in London the work of the Public Good Narrative Project. Inspired by how these great organisations are working to come together in common cause, to not only get through this moment of crisis but to seize this moment of opportunity.
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Violent is not a synonym of powerful:
The irascibility and aggressiveness of the US government (abroad and now at home) is in part a reaction to the *decline* of US power.
And it is *further accelerating* that decline.
The irascibility and aggressiveness of the US government (abroad and now at home) is in part a reaction to the *decline* of US power.
And it is *further accelerating* that decline.
January 26, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Violent is not a synonym of powerful:
The irascibility and aggressiveness of the US government (abroad and now at home) is in part a reaction to the *decline* of US power.
And it is *further accelerating* that decline.
The irascibility and aggressiveness of the US government (abroad and now at home) is in part a reaction to the *decline* of US power.
And it is *further accelerating* that decline.
Violent is not a synonym of powerful:
The irascibility and aggressiveness of the US government (abroad and now at home) is in part a reaction to the *decline* of US power.
And it is *further accelerating* that decline.
The irascibility and aggressiveness of the US government (abroad and now at home) is in part a reaction to the *decline* of US power.
And it is *further accelerating* that decline.
January 26, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Violent is not a synonym of powerful:
The irascibility and aggressiveness of the US government (abroad and now at home) is in part a reaction to the *decline* of US power.
And it is *further accelerating* that decline.
The irascibility and aggressiveness of the US government (abroad and now at home) is in part a reaction to the *decline* of US power.
And it is *further accelerating* that decline.
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If a person asked AI to
(1) take the UN logo
(2) reduce the map to not much more than the US, Canada, Greenland and Venezuela
(3) put it on a school shield from an old American high school movie
(4) dip it in gold paint
then the result would be the logo selected for the Board of Peace.
(1) take the UN logo
(2) reduce the map to not much more than the US, Canada, Greenland and Venezuela
(3) put it on a school shield from an old American high school movie
(4) dip it in gold paint
then the result would be the logo selected for the Board of Peace.
January 23, 2026 at 4:31 AM
If a person asked AI to
(1) take the UN logo
(2) reduce the map to not much more than the US, Canada, Greenland and Venezuela
(3) put it on a school shield from an old American high school movie
(4) dip it in gold paint
then the result would be the logo selected for the Board of Peace.
(1) take the UN logo
(2) reduce the map to not much more than the US, Canada, Greenland and Venezuela
(3) put it on a school shield from an old American high school movie
(4) dip it in gold paint
then the result would be the logo selected for the Board of Peace.
If a person asked AI to
(1) take the UN logo
(2) reduce the map to not much more than the US, Canada, Greenland and Venezuela
(3) put it on a school shield from an old American high school movie
(4) dip it in gold paint
then the result would be the logo selected for the Board of Peace.
(1) take the UN logo
(2) reduce the map to not much more than the US, Canada, Greenland and Venezuela
(3) put it on a school shield from an old American high school movie
(4) dip it in gold paint
then the result would be the logo selected for the Board of Peace.
January 23, 2026 at 4:31 AM
If a person asked AI to
(1) take the UN logo
(2) reduce the map to not much more than the US, Canada, Greenland and Venezuela
(3) put it on a school shield from an old American high school movie
(4) dip it in gold paint
then the result would be the logo selected for the Board of Peace.
(1) take the UN logo
(2) reduce the map to not much more than the US, Canada, Greenland and Venezuela
(3) put it on a school shield from an old American high school movie
(4) dip it in gold paint
then the result would be the logo selected for the Board of Peace.
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This is not the only or main reason for leaders to speak out but the audience reaction we are seeing in real time shows that there are elections that could be won on this.
Western leaders are finally pushing back, and their publics are loving most those who doing it earliest, clearest, and loudest.
They want to hear their leaders reassure them that we don’t have to kiss the boot that kicks us.
They want to hear their leaders reassure them that we don’t have to kiss the boot that kicks us.
January 21, 2026 at 11:40 AM
This is not the only or main reason for leaders to speak out but the audience reaction we are seeing in real time shows that there are elections that could be won on this.
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Western leaders are finally pushing back, and their publics are loving most those who doing it earliest, clearest, and loudest.
They want to hear their leaders reassure them that we don’t have to kiss the boot that kicks us.
They want to hear their leaders reassure them that we don’t have to kiss the boot that kicks us.
January 21, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Western leaders are finally pushing back, and their publics are loving most those who doing it earliest, clearest, and loudest.
They want to hear their leaders reassure them that we don’t have to kiss the boot that kicks us.
They want to hear their leaders reassure them that we don’t have to kiss the boot that kicks us.
This is not the only or main reason for leaders to speak out but the audience reaction we are seeing in real time shows that there are elections that could be won on this.
Western leaders are finally pushing back, and their publics are loving most those who doing it earliest, clearest, and loudest.
They want to hear their leaders reassure them that we don’t have to kiss the boot that kicks us.
They want to hear their leaders reassure them that we don’t have to kiss the boot that kicks us.
January 21, 2026 at 11:40 AM
This is not the only or main reason for leaders to speak out but the audience reaction we are seeing in real time shows that there are elections that could be won on this.
Western leaders are finally pushing back, and their publics are loving most those who doing it earliest, clearest, and loudest.
They want to hear their leaders reassure them that we don’t have to kiss the boot that kicks us.
They want to hear their leaders reassure them that we don’t have to kiss the boot that kicks us.
January 21, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Western leaders are finally pushing back, and their publics are loving most those who doing it earliest, clearest, and loudest.
They want to hear their leaders reassure them that we don’t have to kiss the boot that kicks us.
They want to hear their leaders reassure them that we don’t have to kiss the boot that kicks us.
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Will be in London 23rd-31st January for the Public Good Narrative Project, connecting with civil society organisations, creatives, think tanks and foundations.
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Public Good Narrative Project - Global Cooperation Institute
September 2025
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January 20, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Will be in London 23rd-31st January for the Public Good Narrative Project, connecting with civil society organisations, creatives, think tanks and foundations.
globalcooperation.institute/public-good-...
globalcooperation.institute/public-good-...
Will be in London 23rd-31st January for the Public Good Narrative Project, connecting with civil society organisations, creatives, think tanks and foundations.
globalcooperation.institute/public-good-...
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Public Good Narrative Project - Global Cooperation Institute
September 2025
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January 20, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Will be in London 23rd-31st January for the Public Good Narrative Project, connecting with civil society organisations, creatives, think tanks and foundations.
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“At the start of this new year, we are all discussing the many crises the world faces. And quite rightly. But this is not only a time of crisis. It is also a window of opportunity…”
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At the start of the year, our Co-Executive Directors reflect on a key shift: global public investment is moving from idea to action. With shared risks growing, this is a moment to be bold and build stronger international cooperation.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:41 AM
“At the start of this new year, we are all discussing the many crises the world faces. And quite rightly. But this is not only a time of crisis. It is also a window of opportunity…”
⬇️
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At the start of the year, our Co-Executive Directors reflect on a key shift: global public investment is moving from idea to action. With shared risks growing, this is a moment to be bold and build stronger international cooperation.
globalpublicinvestment.net/news_press/m...
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January 20, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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Thank you Madhukar Pai, MD, PhD 🙏
Wonderful to be in this august company of change-makers.
Every fight against inequality has been an unfair one, and yet sometimes we win. The book is a guidebook to help people win that fight, together.
Wonderful to be in this august company of change-makers.
Every fight against inequality has been an unfair one, and yet sometimes we win. The book is a guidebook to help people win that fight, together.
We are in an era of rising authoritarianism, fading multi-lateralism, & increasing human rights violations
But peoples movements have challenged power in the past
Successful movements, as these books show, are about organizing, growing communities, and building power among people to effect change
But peoples movements have challenged power in the past
Successful movements, as these books show, are about organizing, growing communities, and building power among people to effect change
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Thank you Madhukar Pai, MD, PhD 🙏
Wonderful to be in this august company of change-makers.
Every fight against inequality has been an unfair one, and yet sometimes we win. The book is a guidebook to help people win that fight, together.
Wonderful to be in this august company of change-makers.
Every fight against inequality has been an unfair one, and yet sometimes we win. The book is a guidebook to help people win that fight, together.
Thank you Madhukar Pai, MD, PhD 🙏
Wonderful to be in this august company of change-makers.
Every fight against inequality has been an unfair one, and yet sometimes we win. The book is a guidebook to help people win that fight, together.
Wonderful to be in this august company of change-makers.
Every fight against inequality has been an unfair one, and yet sometimes we win. The book is a guidebook to help people win that fight, together.
We are in an era of rising authoritarianism, fading multi-lateralism, & increasing human rights violations
But peoples movements have challenged power in the past
Successful movements, as these books show, are about organizing, growing communities, and building power among people to effect change
But peoples movements have challenged power in the past
Successful movements, as these books show, are about organizing, growing communities, and building power among people to effect change
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Thank you Madhukar Pai, MD, PhD 🙏
Wonderful to be in this august company of change-makers.
Every fight against inequality has been an unfair one, and yet sometimes we win. The book is a guidebook to help people win that fight, together.
Wonderful to be in this august company of change-makers.
Every fight against inequality has been an unfair one, and yet sometimes we win. The book is a guidebook to help people win that fight, together.
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Read, learn, gain hope. Speak out. Act. Mobilize. In addition to the below, many of which I’ve read over the past years, learn from history and biographies: Gandhi, Mandela, MLK, White Rose… 👇
We are in an era of rising authoritarianism, fading multi-lateralism, & increasing human rights violations
But peoples movements have challenged power in the past
Successful movements, as these books show, are about organizing, growing communities, and building power among people to effect change
But peoples movements have challenged power in the past
Successful movements, as these books show, are about organizing, growing communities, and building power among people to effect change
January 16, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Read, learn, gain hope. Speak out. Act. Mobilize. In addition to the below, many of which I’ve read over the past years, learn from history and biographies: Gandhi, Mandela, MLK, White Rose… 👇
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We are in an era of rising authoritarianism, fading multi-lateralism, & increasing human rights violations
But peoples movements have challenged power in the past
Successful movements, as these books show, are about organizing, growing communities, and building power among people to effect change
But peoples movements have challenged power in the past
Successful movements, as these books show, are about organizing, growing communities, and building power among people to effect change
January 16, 2026 at 2:06 AM
We are in an era of rising authoritarianism, fading multi-lateralism, & increasing human rights violations
But peoples movements have challenged power in the past
Successful movements, as these books show, are about organizing, growing communities, and building power among people to effect change
But peoples movements have challenged power in the past
Successful movements, as these books show, are about organizing, growing communities, and building power among people to effect change
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Here are 6 books worth reading on this theme
How to Fight Inequality @benphillips76.bsky.social
Power to the People @dhnnjyn.bsky.social
People Power Change by Marshall Ganz
How to Fight Inequality @benphillips76.bsky.social
Power to the People @dhnnjyn.bsky.social
People Power Change by Marshall Ganz
January 16, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Here are 6 books worth reading on this theme
How to Fight Inequality @benphillips76.bsky.social
Power to the People @dhnnjyn.bsky.social
People Power Change by Marshall Ganz
How to Fight Inequality @benphillips76.bsky.social
Power to the People @dhnnjyn.bsky.social
People Power Change by Marshall Ganz
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The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity by @sarahschulman.bsky.social
How to stand up to a dictator by @mariaressa.bsky.social
States of Solidarity by Barbara Prainsack
How to stand up to a dictator by @mariaressa.bsky.social
States of Solidarity by Barbara Prainsack
January 16, 2026 at 2:08 AM
The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity by @sarahschulman.bsky.social
How to stand up to a dictator by @mariaressa.bsky.social
States of Solidarity by Barbara Prainsack
How to stand up to a dictator by @mariaressa.bsky.social
States of Solidarity by Barbara Prainsack