Obscuring the difference between violent protests and mainstream centre-left politics is a dangerous game, even when it's done in the service of liberal goals.
Category: Ideas
Asymmetrical stacking
There are many similarities between the branch stacking scandals in the Liberal and Labor parties, but there's also an important difference that it's worth keeping sight of.
Cartooning for a cause
Controversy this week about a cartoon exploiting racist and sexist themes, but it's important not to lose sight of the politics.
One cheer for Singapore
Singapore's election will, as usual, not really be an exercise in democracy. But this year the example of Hong Kong reminds us that things could be a lot worse.
Democracy and expectations
Another democracy index, this one obtained by asking people what they think. But are they just telling the pollsters what they want to hear?
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.
The World is Not Enough 