Austria’s Far-Right Government Wants to Hobble Critical Media Austria’s Far-Right Government Wants to Hobble Critical Media
The Freedom Party attacks Muslims and cozies up to the extremist Identitarian movement. No wonder it sees independent journalism as a nuisance to be silenced.
May 3, 2019 / Jordan Stancil
Jon Snow Would Vote Against Brexit Jon Snow Would Vote Against Brexit
As in Game of Thrones, Brexit’s villains are extremists fixated on short-term personal gain at the expense of everyone else.
Apr 26, 2019 / Peter Biskind
The Greek Island That Became an Open-Air Prison for Refugees The Greek Island That Became an Open-Air Prison for Refugees
A three-year-old EU-Turkey deal has made living on Samos a nightmare, especially for women.
Apr 23, 2019 / Helen Benedict
Brexit Is Not Just a Tragedy for Britain Brexit Is Not Just a Tragedy for Britain
The UK’s ridiculous behavior has made the EU look far more coherent than it deserves.
Apr 18, 2019 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge
The Burning of Notre Dame Is Not Just a Tragedy—It’s an Opportunity The Burning of Notre Dame Is Not Just a Tragedy—It’s an Opportunity
It’s an occasion to a consider a more expansive idea of what it means to be French.
Apr 17, 2019 / Daniel Judt
Britain, Seized With Brexit Madness, Staggers Toward Yet Another Deadline Britain, Seized With Brexit Madness, Staggers Toward Yet Another Deadline
There’s still no resolution in sight. But some on the left see the new October departure date as a chance to counter the nativist right.
Apr 16, 2019 / Rachel Shabi
France Unbowed Tries to Rediscover Its Populist Magic France Unbowed Tries to Rediscover Its Populist Magic
The left populist party is still looking for its place in a national debate often dominated by Emmanuel Macron and the far right. Will European elections provide a spark?
Mar 29, 2019 / Cole Stangler
Brexit Has Made the UK a Laughingstock Brexit Has Made the UK a Laughingstock
The British political class is in crisis.
Mar 21, 2019 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge
British Parliament Goes Full Zombie Over Brexit British Parliament Goes Full Zombie Over Brexit
We’re saddled with a government permanently on the verge of collapse over a 2016 referendum decision that can’t be achieved and has instead induced a political breakdown.
Mar 15, 2019 / Rachel Shabi
The Price of Austerity in England The Price of Austerity in England
Savage cuts in social services have put county councils in crisis.
Mar 14, 2019 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky