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United States Capitol Washington

Midterms Could Have Gone Worse for Democrats

Joe Biden’s party isn’t popular, but Republicans are worse.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 9, 2022January 10, 2023
United States Capitol Washington

Where Is the Party of Middle America?

The largest group of Americans aren’t Democrats or Republicans, but neither.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 7, 2022January 9, 2023
Joe Biden

Biden Would Repeat Dutch Mistakes in Regulating Freelancers

Stricter rules for contractors could lead to job losses.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 6, 2022November 13, 2022
United States Capitol Washington

American Midterm Elections Guide

The electoral system, the parties, projections, swing states and possible outcomes, explained.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 4, 2022November 8, 2022
Agrifirm Veghel Netherlands

Alt-Right Picks Wrong Side in Dutch Farm Crisis

Dutch factory farming is bad for farmers and worse for animals. Big Ag benefits.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 3, 2022December 23, 2022
Los Angeles California supermarket meat

British, Dutch Eat More Plant-Based, But Hardly Less Meat

The rise of “flexitarians” has barely cut down meat consumption.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 2, 2022December 22, 2022
Emmanuel Macron Kamala Harris

Russia Helped Repair American-French Relations

Not deliberately.

Pratik ChougulePratik ChouguleNovember 1, 2022December 21, 2022
Karl Lauterbach

Support for Legalizing Cannabis, Cocaine Grows

Germany is legalizing cannabis. Leaders in Colombia and Amsterdam would legalize cocaine.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 28, 2022December 17, 2022
Mario Draghi Giorgia Meloni

Giorgia Meloni Sets Out Her Program

Vague climate rhetoric. Sensible proposals for immigration. Firm commitments to the EU.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 25, 2022December 14, 2022
Rotterdam Netherlands

Why the Netherlands Isn’t Building

Homeowners are resistant and politicians are too demanding.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 22, 2022December 1, 2022
United States Capitol Washington

What Are Republicans For? The Far Right Knows

Moderate Republicans don’t have a plan. Hardliners do.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 17, 2022November 27, 2022
Netherlands wind turbines

Americans, Dutch See Tradeoff Between Climate and Wildlife

Green energy can kill birds and toads.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 13, 2022March 5, 2023
Pere Aragonès

Separatist Hardliners to Quit Catalan Government

The Spanish prime minister has exhausted their patience.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 7, 2022November 21, 2022
Dilan Yeşilgöz

Dutch Government Wastes €900 Million on Drug War

An anti-drug team made zero arrests in five years.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 6, 2022October 6, 2022
Giorgia Meloni

Meloni’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Makes Sense

Don’t let migrants cross the Mediterranean in boats. Process asylum applications abroad.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 4, 2022November 10, 2022

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