Another democracy index, this one obtained by asking people what they think. But are they just telling the pollsters what they want to hear?
Category: Ideas
Territory and history
Central European history is once again a factor in domestic politics. Meanwhile, there's another anniversary in the South Atlantic.
No more Bleeding Hearts
A libertarian blog folds, but its project is more important than ever.
Hong Kong and Tiananmen
Another anniversary of China's 1989 uprising passes, with the future of Hong Kong hanging in the balance.
The continuing debate over realignment
A new book about political realignment raises important questions.
Revisiting the “fascism” debate
Is there something inappropriate or counter-productive about linking Donald Trump and his allies to "fascism"? Samuel Moyn thinks there is, and has a story to tell about how historical comparison works and what it is for.
What do the “libertarians” want?
Many people who inexplicably call themselves libertarians are opposed to the measures governments have taken to respond to the health crisis. What would they have them do instead?
Cook, imperialism and Brexit
Controversy about James Cook offers a window into the way certain politicians can imagine themselves as supporters of national sovereignty while defending imperialism and colonialism.
Sanders and the debate over “electability”
On the eve of the South Carolina primary, Democrats are still trying to work out how "electability" works, and how much it matters.
Two concepts of progressivism in Iowa
All eyes are on Iowa, with a lot of attention paid to the two candidates on the left of the field. But are they on the same "left"?
The World is Not Enough 