The Trumpier-than-Trump faction in the United States contemplates setting up its own party.
Category: Ideas
More about “democratic” socialism
The apparent rise of socialists within the Democratic Party in the US raises questions about their democratic credentials.
Religion becomes politics
It's always been assumed that women are more religious than men, but that now seems to be changing, in a further sign of how religion and politics are entwined.
Civilisation and its enemies
A wide range of right-of-centre figures, including many Australians, meet for a gabfest in London. What do they think they're doing?
Malcolm Fraser and the Teals
Some Teals make noises about constituting a new political party, calling to mind a similar project from a decade ago.
None dare call it socialism
Bhaskar Sunkara, a leading "democratic socialist", works hard to make the two halves of the description work together.
All eyes on Hungary
Hungary's future is on the line on Sunday, and with it a certain model for right-wing politics around the world.
Peace on Earth?
War with Iran has laid bare the conflict between the two wings of the Trump movement. Each is deranged in its own particular way.
A neoliberal on the front bench?
Australia's Liberal Party has a new shadow treasurer. What might it mean to call him a "neoliberal"?
Crisis on the right, part 5
If the Coalition parties wanted to get serious about standing up to Trumpism, they could usefully take a lesson from Portugal.
The World is Not Enough 