Don’t Push Ordinary People Over the Edge
Liberals and progressives need to do a better job of persuading those who might vote for nativists.
Opinion
Democrats Are Now the Party of Real America
Donald Trump’s supporters long for a country that never was. Democrats are comfortable in the America they have.
Spanish Parties Need to Get Their Act Together
Time is running out to form a government, yet none of the major parties are close to a deal.
In Picking Kaine, Clinton Emphasizes Competence
The Democrat distinguishes herself from Donald Trump by promising intelligent, steady leadership.
Why Aren’t Serious Labour Candidates Standing Up?
There are more able politicians than Owen Smith to challenge Jeremy Corbyn, but they are sitting this out.
Mindless Republican Tough Talk Reaches New Low
Right-wing rhetoric on security has severed any relation with reality in favor of pure and uncontrolled emotion.
Republicans Are In No Position to Criticize Obama on Europe
Barack Obama’s European policy hasn’t been spotless, but Republicans have no credibility here.
Can We Now Finally Bury the “Bad Intelligence” Myth?
By continuing to blame “bad intelligence” for the Iraq War, Western leaders are shirking their responsibility.
Let’s Stop with the Referendums
Most referendums are either expensive opinion polls or political ploys. We can do without both.
No More Excuses: Time to Fine Portugal and Spain
The Iberians keep failing to meet their fiscal targets. If the rules mean anything, they must be fined.
Sanders Supporters Shouldn’t Sympathize with Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn isn’t a British version of Bernie Sanders. He is far more radical than the Democrat.
It’s Time For These Women to Take Charge
While their male counterparts treat politics like a game, these women offer serious leadership.
Ostpolitik Is Not Going to Work This Time
Social Democrats believe accommodation will moderate Russia’s behavior. They are wrong.
Farage Does Britain No Favors by Gloating
If Britain wants a good trade deal, the way to go about it is not to insult and threaten the rest of Europe.
British Vote to Leave: A Victory for Putinist Pseudo-Politics
Facts are irrelevant, truth is non-existent and semblance and suspicion define the acts of a political community.
