We Are Being Embarrassed by Ugly-American Grifters on an Ego Trip to London We Are Being Embarrassed by Ugly-American Grifters on an Ego Trip to London
The Trumps need a distraction. So, at our expense, they are trading toasts with the current occupant of King George III’s throne.
Jun 4, 2019 / John Nichols
How Bad Can Brexit Get? How Bad Can Brexit Get?
Theresa May is out, but the crisis that made her premiership both possible and untenable has intensified.
May 30, 2019 / Column / Gary Younge
What Just Happened in Europe? What Just Happened in Europe?
Three takeaways from last week’s results.
May 29, 2019 / David Adler
Italy’s Right-Wing Demagogue Matteo Salvini Wins Big in the EU Elections Italy’s Right-Wing Demagogue Matteo Salvini Wins Big in the EU Elections
As in much of the rest of Europe, the left’s failures have opened the floodgates to extremism.
May 29, 2019 / Frederika Randall
European Elections: Rejoice or Despair? European Elections: Rejoice or Despair?
Victories on the far right and the green left mean we need a radical new vision for the future.
May 28, 2019 / Emilie Prattico
In a Divided France, a Display of Force by the Far Right In a Divided France, a Display of Force by the Far Right
In the elections for European Parliament, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally won more seats than any other party in France.
May 28, 2019 / Cole Stangler
At Long Last, Scandal Forces the Resignation of Austria’s Neo-Nazi Vice Chancellor At Long Last, Scandal Forces the Resignation of Austria’s Neo-Nazi Vice Chancellor
But it’s no time for celebration—the left is weak, and the cynical center-right chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, may be strengthened by his coalition partner’s disgrace.
May 21, 2019 / Jordan Stancil
EU Election Deadlock Is Allowing Demagogues to Flourish in Britain EU Election Deadlock Is Allowing Demagogues to Flourish in Britain
The most strident voices in the Brexit debate are making themselves heard.
May 21, 2019 / Steve Howell
Europe’s Striking Climate Kids Show How to Defeat the Far Right Europe’s Striking Climate Kids Show How to Defeat the Far Right
Fighting climate change now polls as a top priority among European voters—while most far-right leaders are climate denialists.
May 20, 2019 / Paul Hockenos
Russiagate Zealotry Continues to Endanger American National Security Russiagate Zealotry Continues to Endanger American National Security
If Venezuela becomes a Cuban Missile–like Crisis, will Trump be free to resolve it peacefully?
May 8, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen