Talking Tory Blues Talking Tory Blues
The British election has produced a surprise constitutional earthquake.
May 7, 2011 / The Notion / D.D. Guttenplan and Maria Margaronis
On the Case: On Simon Wiesenthal On the Case: On Simon Wiesenthal
As Tom Segev’s biography makes clear, in the entire pantheon of Jewish superheroes there is no more unlikely figure than Simon Wiesenthal.
Apr 6, 2011 / Books & the Arts / D.D. Guttenplan
400,000 Brits Protest Against Austerity 400,000 Brits Protest Against Austerity
Half a million people marched through London in opposition to the British government's austerity program. But is anyone listening?
Mar 26, 2011 / The Notion / D.D. Guttenplan
Tony Blair Redux Tony Blair Redux
The former British Prime Minister appeared again before the Chilcot Inquiry; this time, he seemed determined to make amends.
Jan 21, 2011 / The Notion / D.D. Guttenplan
What Would I.F. Stone Think of WikiLeaks? What Would I.F. Stone Think of WikiLeaks?
America's greatest investigative journalist believed in letting the truth be told, even over the protest of state officials. But what would he make of WikiLeaks's secret-telling?
Dec 13, 2010 / D.D. Guttenplan
Irish Home Rule? Irish Home Rule?
Why the Irish model is a recipe for disaster—and an alternative use for Paul McCartney's back catalogue...
Nov 24, 2010 / The Notion / D.D. Guttenplan
Labour’s Identity Crisis Labour’s Identity Crisis
The Labour Party's biggest challenge is the lack of a credible alternative to the Conservative-Liberal narrative of crisis and austerity.
Oct 14, 2010 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan
Labour’s Fraternal Struggle Labour’s Fraternal Struggle
No candidate for Labour Party leader has offered a challenge to the dominant view of Britain as a society living beyond its means, with the market setting the terms for what's poss...
Sep 15, 2010 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan and Maria Margaronis
Changing Places Changing Places
The double book-keeping of Christopher Hitchens.
Jul 28, 2010 / Books & the Arts / D.D. Guttenplan
World Cup Makes British-US Feud Over Oil a Whole New Ball Game World Cup Makes British-US Feud Over Oil a Whole New Ball Game
It’s not about the oil. After all, if President Obama really thought that protecting the American shoreline was so important, he wouldn’t have opened up vast new ...
Jun 11, 2010 / The Notion / D.D. Guttenplan