Midterms Could Have Gone Worse for Democrats
Joe Biden’s party isn’t popular, but Republicans are worse.
Where Is the Party of Middle America?
The largest group of Americans aren’t Democrats or Republicans, but neither.
Biden Would Repeat Dutch Mistakes in Regulating Freelancers
Stricter rules for contractors could lead to job losses.
American Midterm Elections Guide
The electoral system, the parties, projections, swing states and possible outcomes, explained.
Alt-Right Picks Wrong Side in Dutch Farm Crisis
Dutch factory farming is bad for farmers and worse for animals. Big Ag benefits.
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.
Meloni’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Makes Sense
Don’t let migrants cross the Mediterranean in boats. Process asylum applications abroad.