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We are the Political Daisy-Chain

sharing ideas.

Building understanding.

Growing together.

UK Political Literacy
for Beginners

Don’t know where to start with politics?
This friendly, step-by-step course helps you cut through the noise and understand how UK politics really works.

  • 20+ bite-sized lessons
  • No jargon, beginner-friendly
  • Learn rights, voting & media literacy
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Only £15 • First lesson free
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Our Mission

At The Daisy Chain, we believe that conversations can heal divides. In a time when politics feels like shouting across a canyon, we are here to create links, small but strong, between perspectives.

Our world feels more divided than ever. Social media silos, partisan news, and political one-upmanship have left people talking past each other. But it does not have to be this way.

The Daisy Chain is a space for connection. We share ideas across the political spectrum, not to win arguments, but to spark understanding. Using insights from psychology and communication, we frame issues in ways that resonate with different values. The goal is simple: to make it easier for people to listen, even when they disagree.

Because change does not come from shouting louder. It comes from building a chain of empathy, link by link.

US Politics

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Top 10 Political Terms to Understand in US Politics
Top 10 Political Terms to Understand in US Politics

Learn the top 10 political terms to understand US politics. A beginner’s guide to the Constitution, Congress, the President, elections, and more.

What Would a Left-Right Agreement on Climate Look Like?
What Would a Left-Right Agreement on Climate Look Like?

Climate action does not have to divide left and right. By framing it as patriotism, stewardship, and responsibility, America can build a shared path forward.

The Future of American Democracy: What Both Sides Fear Most
The Future of American Democracy: What Both Sides Fear Most

Americans fear democracy is slipping away. Progressives and conservatives define the threat differently, but both worry about losing their voice. Here’s how to bridge the divide.

The Economy and Fairness: Who’s Carrying the Load?
The Economy and Fairness: Who’s Carrying the Load?

What does fairness in the economy really mean? Explore why progressives and conservatives hear it differently, and how shared responsibility can bridge the gap.

Race and Identity: Why We Hear Each Other Differently
Race and Identity: Why We Hear Each Other Differently

Why do Americans talk past each other on race? Explore how fairness means different things to conservatives and progressives, and how to bridge the gap.

Faith and Freedom: Two Visions of Religion in Public Life
Faith and Freedom: Two Visions of Religion in Public Life

Religion in America often divides Left and Right. Explore how conservatives and progressives both frame faith — and where freedom with respect can build common ground.

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UK Politics

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Top 10 Political Terms to Understand in UK Politics
Top 10 Political Terms to Understand in UK Politics

Discover the top 10 political terms to understand in UK politics. A simple guide for beginners covering Parliament, MPs, the Prime Minister, elections, and more.

What is the Budget in UK Politics
What is the Budget in UK Politics

Learn what the UK Budget is, how it works, and why it matters. A clear guide to tax, spending, and the political drama shaping Britain’s economy

What is the Speaker of the House of Commons
What is the Speaker of the House of Commons

Discover the role of the Speaker of the House of Commons: history, duties, neutrality, and why this referee of UK politics matters to democracy.

What is Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs)
What is Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs)

Learn what Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) are, how they work, and why they matter. A clear guide to the UK’s most high-profile political showdown.

Britain’s Place in the World: National Pride vs Global Responsibility
Britain’s Place in the World: National Pride vs Global Responsibility

What role should Britain play in the world today? Explore how national pride and global responsibility collide — and how they might be reconciled.

Monarchy and Modern Britain: Stability or Symbol?
Monarchy and Modern Britain: Stability or Symbol?

Is the monarchy a source of stability or a symbol of inequality? Explore how tradition and fairness collide in Britain’s debate over its future.

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Why the U.S. Military Dropping Climate Change From Its Threat Assessment is a Danger to Both Sides
Why the U.S. Military Dropping Climate Change From Its Threat Assessment is a Danger to Both Sides

Climate change was dropped from America’s 2025 threat assessment for the first time in a decade. Here’s why ignoring climate risks endangers conservatives and progressives alike.

Marriage Equality, Religious Liberty, and the Future of Shared Rights
Marriage Equality, Religious Liberty, and the Future of Shared Rights

As the Supreme Court considers Kim Davis’ challenge to Obergefell, America faces a test of conscience and equality. Explore how we can protect marriage rights while respecting religious liberty, and why shared values must guide us forward.