What’s Behind Trump’s Bogus, Corrupt, Dangerous Travel Ban? What’s Behind Trump’s Bogus, Corrupt, Dangerous Travel Ban?
As always with this president, there is a layer of toxic ideological motivation—that will cost American lives.
Mar 12, 2020 / no-paywall / Bruce Shapiro
Where Now for Britain’s Labour Party? Where Now for Britain’s Labour Party?
Appealing to “socially conservative” voters, or a shift to the center, will fail. Corbyn himself may not be popular, but his leftward tack of the party is.
Dec 17, 2019 / Rachel Shabi
Oh No, Jeremy Corbyn! Oh No, Jeremy Corbyn!
Boris Johnson wins a bigger majority than Margaret Thatcher as the Labour Party goes down in a historic defeat. Britain is now Brexit bound.
Dec 13, 2019 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan
It’s a Race Against Time for Labour in Next Week’s Momentous UK Elections It’s a Race Against Time for Labour in Next Week’s Momentous UK Elections
The choice couldn’t be more stark: between the nativist, hard-Brexit Tories and the most radical-left Labour platform the nation has seen in decades.
Dec 5, 2019 / Rachel Shabi
Pro-Brexit Sentiment Is Still Strong in a Region That Stands to Lose the Most From It Pro-Brexit Sentiment Is Still Strong in a Region That Stands to Lose the Most From It
In Sunderland, which has borne austerity cuts on top of the ravages of a neoliberal economy, this is one more issue on which people’s voices aren’t being heard.
Nov 6, 2019 / Rachel Shabi
Germany’s Big Green Mood Lacks Radicalism Germany’s Big Green Mood Lacks Radicalism
The ascendant Green Party’s moderate approach might placate some voters, but it won’t save a burning planet.
Oct 25, 2019 / Lukas Hermsmeier
Brexit Fatigue Is No Reason to Leave the EU Brexit Fatigue Is No Reason to Leave the EU
British MPs are tired of arguing, but that’s no reason to approve Boris Johnson’s disastrous deal.
Oct 24, 2019 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge
Johnson Tries to Throw the UK Under the Bus; Parliament Balks—for Now Johnson Tries to Throw the UK Under the Bus; Parliament Balks—for Now
The hope for those who oppose his awful Brexit deal is that the number of supporters will collapse once the legislation comes into contact with reality.
Oct 21, 2019 / Rachel Shabi
Trump’s Support May Be Dwindling, but His Assault on Regulations Continues Trump’s Support May Be Dwindling, but His Assault on Regulations Continues
The administration is planning to sabotage environmental oversight on public lands, privatize elements of the national park system, and stall the replacement of contaminated drinki...
Oct 18, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
Welcome to the Early Stages of America’s Brexit Welcome to the Early Stages of America’s Brexit
It’s not just Britain headed for the subbasement of imperial history.
Oct 14, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt