Theresa May was an unlikely front person for right-wing populism. Perhaps that's why she did so badly.
Category: Political issues
An unenviable choice
Britain goes to the polls this week, in the shadow of terrorism, to choose between unreconstructed socialism and resurgent nationalism. It's an ugly situation to be in.
More about democracy and neoliberalism
Democracy is the friend of liberalism, not its enemy. Maybe it's the friend of neoliberalism as well, if only we could agree on what that means.
Cartographical fun in North Carolina
The US Supreme Court strikes a blow against gerrymandering but also exposes the depth of its own partisan divisions.
Macron and the debate on neoliberalism
Debate continues on what it means to be a "neoliberal", but more people seem willing to accept that it's not always a bad thing.
Today in Eurosceptic hypocrisy
A report on "nanny state" policies in Europe doesn't send quite the message you might expect.
Choosing democracy – or not
The French left faces its moment of truth on whether to make a broad front against Marine Le Pen. The arguments for doing so seem overwhelming.
It’s not all bad news on European fascism
Germany's far-right party deals itself out of political relevance, at least for the time being. Europe's leaders have some breathing space, if they know what to do with it.
Two follow-up notes about France
Two additional comments to make following this morning's post on France: one on betting odds and the other on the dilemma of the Australian right.
Brexit moves east
Another victory for authoritarianism, this time in Turkey, but the closeness of the result conveys some hope for the future.
The World is Not Enough 