Going… Going… Greece on the Brink Going… Going… Greece on the Brink
Unless the country implements reforms, the EU and IMF won't release the next tranche of bailout funds. What happens if they can’t reach an agreement?
Sep 20, 2011 / Blog / Maria Margaronis
Anarchy in the UK Anarchy in the UK
It's taken years to brew the toxic mix of hopelessness and rage, disenfranchisement and greed that erupted in Britain this week.
Aug 9, 2011 / The Notion / Maria Margaronis
The Markets, the Pols and the Greek Bogeyman The Markets, the Pols and the Greek Bogeyman
From Washington to Athens, financiers are dictating the terms of politics.
Jul 26, 2011 / The Notion / Maria Margaronis
Greece in Crisis: Protest, Violence and Necessity Greece in Crisis: Protest, Violence and Necessity
With the passage of savage austerity measures, Greece qualifies for a 110 billion euro loan staving off imminent bankruptcy. But the long-term prognosis is far from positive. ...
Jun 29, 2011 / The Notion / Maria Margaronis
Greece in Debt, Eurozone in Crisis Greece in Debt, Eurozone in Crisis
The country is facing a convulsion unlike anything since the fall of the dictatorship in 1974.
Jun 29, 2011 / Feature / Maria Margaronis
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
A Tea Party for Europe? A Tea Party for Europe?
The more Europe's conservatives woo far-right groups, the likelier they are to learn to play nicely together.
Mar 10, 2011 / The Notion / Maria Margaronis
The Kids Are Alright The Kids Are Alright
Britain's students take to the streets, determined not to get fooled again.
Dec 1, 2010 / The Notion / Maria Margaronis
The Royal Wedding and the Torture Payout The Royal Wedding and the Torture Payout
As news of UK government cuts come daily, what could be a better moment to announce a royal wedding?
Nov 16, 2010 / The Notion / Maria Margaronis
Europe Marches; Brussels Stands Still Europe Marches; Brussels Stands Still
Europe's workers march against austerity, but no government will challenge the new neoliberal orthodoxy.
Sep 30, 2010 / The Notion / Maria Margaronis