Where Is the Party of Middle America?
The largest group of Americans aren’t Democrats or Republicans, but neither.
Analysis
American Midterm Elections Guide
The electoral system, the parties, projections, swing states and possible outcomes, explained.
British, Dutch Eat More Plant-Based, But Hardly Less Meat
The rise of “flexitarians” has barely cut down meat consumption.
Russia Helped Repair American-French Relations
Not deliberately.
Support for Legalizing Cannabis, Cocaine Grows
Germany is legalizing cannabis. Leaders in Colombia and Amsterdam would legalize cocaine.
Giorgia Meloni Sets Out Her Program
Vague climate rhetoric. Sensible proposals for immigration. Firm commitments to the EU.
Why the Netherlands Isn’t Building
Homeowners are resistant and politicians are too demanding.
What Are Republicans For? The Far Right Knows
Moderate Republicans don’t have a plan. Hardliners do.
Americans, Dutch See Tradeoff Between Climate and Wildlife
Green energy can kill birds and toads.
Separatist Hardliners to Quit Catalan Government
The Spanish prime minister has exhausted their patience.
Dutch Government Wastes €900 Million on Drug War
An anti-drug team made zero arrests in five years.
Amsterdam Finds New Excuse to Ban Weed for Tourists
The mayor claims cannabis retailers are linked to organized crime.
How the Left Lost the Italian Election
Enrico Letta fought on Giorgia Meloni’s terms.
Italian Election Guide
The electoral system, the parties, the issues and the possible outcomes, explained.
Catalan Separatists March, But Are Divided
Republicans want to give talks with Pedro Sánchez a chance. Other separatists are skeptical.