Evidence on the decline of religious affiliation in the United States suggests that it is finally starting to catch up with other western democracies – with evident political implications.
Category: Political issues
Protests in a divided Bosnia
Recent protests in Bosnia & Herzegovina could be a sign of that country overcoming its ethnic divisions. Or they might not.
Bangkok and Kiev revisited
The anti-government protests in Thailand and Ukraine continue to throw up interesting similarities while also revealing their underlying differences.
Drug war absurdity: Australian edition
A government backbencher gives a backhanded endorsement of marijuana legalisation, giving Labor the cue to go out of its way to endorse prohibition.
Prisoners and American democracy
The US attorney-general makes an eloquent call for the winding back of laws that deprive millions of Americans of their voting rights.
Immigration reform sinking fast in the US
The political mood in Washington seems to have turned against comprehensive immigration reform – mostly for tactical reasons in the Republican Party, which may or may not make good sense.
Switzerland tries to back out of Europe
Switzerland votes – very narrowly – for new restrictions on immigration, calling into question its future in the European single market.
Party games in Australia
Two stories in Australian politics this week draw attention to structural issues that might benefit from some international comparison.
Ukrainians are still talking
There are still hopes for a peaceful solution to Ukraine's crisis. A seminar this week drew out some of the issues.
A new alias for Greece’s neo-Nazis
Golden Dawn, National Dawn – fascists are still fascists. But it's not yet time to panic about Greece.
The World is Not Enough 