Spanish Election Gives Power to Separatists
Basque and Catalan parties win the crucial swing votes in Congress.
Polarization
Where Is the Party of Middle America?
The largest group of Americans aren’t Democrats or Republicans, but neither.
Farm Crisis Divides Dutch Government
Christian Democrats break from goal to cut emissions in half by 2030.
Two Parties May Be Better Than Three
The only thing worse than two-party polarization is permanent rule by the center.
Three Political Traditions Explain the French Election
Charles de Gaulle’s two-party system has broken down.
America Needs a de Gaulle
Joe Biden must restore the left’s faith in America and the right’s trust in democracy.
Don’t Count on Republicans to Suddenly See the Light
Why should they be more compromising under Joe Biden than they were under Barack Obama?
How to Restore American Democracy After Trump
Abolish the Electoral College. Abolish the two parties. Add states. Put Congress first.
Media Bubbles Have Replaced the Blogosphere
Bloggers from across the political spectrum used to debate each other.
To Trump, Blue America Is Expandable
Riots and COVID deaths in Democratic cities aren’t the president’s problem.
Don’t Call Your Opponents Traitors
It’s wrong, and it’s sure to backfire.
Spain’s Response to Catalan Separatism Has Failed
Far from reining in the independence movement, Spain has radicalized it.
Moderates in America Should Not Give Up on Political Reform
Tearing down the two-party system is still the best way to defeat polarization.
What Catalonia Has in Common with the United States
In neither case can partisans agree on the facts.
How We Talk About Our Opponents Matters
Both parties in the United States talk about the other as the enemy.