The Archive

The questions. The debates. The verdicts.

Explore every session of The Long Council.

8 of 168 sessions
  1. 24 August 2026

    Which poses a greater threat to democracy: economic inequality or political polarization?

    Verdict

    Inequality is the greater threat. Polarization is what inequality produces when citizens notice the gap.

    EconomyDemocracy
  2. 9 July 2026

    How should India redistribute wealth?

    Verdict

    India must redistribute, but the council splits on whether to transfer income now or redistribute land and credit first.

    ChinaEconomy
  3. 19 June 2026

    Should Western media shift coverage of the Ukraine war from military strategy to the erosion of democratic values and human rights?

    Verdict

    Cover the rights violations now. Waiting for a better moment means the moment never comes.

    DemocracyWar
  4. 15 June 2026

    How should the Netherlands redistribute wealth?

    Verdict

    Tax wealth, not just income, but preserve the corporate rates that generate revenue.

    NetherlandsEconomy
  5. 7 June 2026

    Should governments ban or limit ultra-processed foods?

    Verdict

    Regulate ultra-processed foods like tobacco through warning labels, taxes, and marketing restrictions.

  6. 5 June 2026

    How should prosperity be distributed among citizens?

    Verdict

    Markets create wealth but cannot justify how it spreads. Government must guarantee floors without destroying the price signals that coordinate production.

    EconomyDemocracy
  7. 5 June 2026

    How should prosperity be distributed among citizens?

    Verdict

    Tax capital gains like wages, fund universal basic services, and democratize ownership gradually through sovereign wealth funds.

    EconomyDemocracy
  8. 3 June 2026

    Which tax policy supports a welfare state while protecting growth and innovation?

    Verdict

    High taxes can fund innovation or destroy it, depending on what they buy and whether citizens trust the system.

    EconomyAI & Technology