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EU and UK Flags

Blaming Brexit on Putin and Voters (the People) Blaming Brexit on Putin and Voters (the People)

Unwilling to confront its own responsibility, the US political-media elite is again demonizing Putin and denigrating democracy to explain the UK vote to leave the EU.

Jun 29, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Did Brexit Help the Right Win in Spain?

Did Brexit Help the Right Win in Spain? Did Brexit Help the Right Win in Spain?

It certainly played a role—and the disappointing result should reignite debates within Podemos over long-term strategy.

Jun 29, 2016 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

Euro Cup UK Loss

Front Row for the Fall of England Front Row for the Fall of England

England’s soccer loss to Iceland in the European Championships adds insult to injury in the wake of Brexit.

Jun 29, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Bail Bonds Sign

In Some States, Defendants Can Be Charged Hundreds of Dollars Just to Face a Jury In Some States, Defendants Can Be Charged Hundreds of Dollars Just to Face a Jury

And other ways our judicial system bleeds the poor with debt.

Jun 29, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Democrats guns

Gun Control for Dummies, and Democrats Gun Control for Dummies, and Democrats

Why base gun-control legislation on the wildly dysfunctional terrorism watch list?

Jun 29, 2016 / Chase Madar

Instagram and the Fantasy of Mastery

Instagram and the Fantasy of Mastery Instagram and the Fantasy of Mastery

A “look” is a kind of instant style: quickly executed and dispatched, immediately understood and overcharged with incident. It is time for a new view.

Jun 29, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Ricky D’Ambrose

The GOP’s War on Voting Is Working

The GOP’s War on Voting Is Working The GOP’s War on Voting Is Working

Wisconsin and Minnesota are case studies in the difference between Republican and Democratic rule.

Jun 29, 2016 / Feature / Ari Berman

Nigel Farage at the European Parliament

The 2 Things Britain Can’t Leave in the EU The 2 Things Britain Can’t Leave in the EU

Hint: They’re both real problems that Brexit has likely worsened.

Jun 28, 2016 / Column / Gary Younge

Black Lives Matter

The Other ‘Political Revolution’ Growing in Washington The Other ‘Political Revolution’ Growing in Washington

Black feminists have moved a big idea that is breaking up the Beltway’s neoliberal consensus.

Jun 28, 2016 / Dorian T. Warren

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton

Beyond the Platform: Progressives Should Demand a Say in Presidential Appointments Beyond the Platform: Progressives Should Demand a Say in Presidential Appointments

In policy-making, implementation and enforcement matter. And this depends on whom the president appoints.

Jun 28, 2016 / Justin Talbot-Zorn and Meredy Talbot-Zorn

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