Italy’s Referendum Is a Blow to the E.U. on Climate
Italy’s overwhelming “no” vote is likely to undermine the European Union’s efforts on climate, migrants, and Russia. By…
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Italy Has Its Own Donald Trump-Style Movement
Inside the populist movement that is threatening an Italian Brexit. By Darren Loucaides Beppe Grillo of Italy’s Five…
Against Sentimental Democracy
It’s time to get past meaningless terms like “the will of the people.” With a less sentimental, more…
Brexit Isn’t Trumpism
But here’s where the anger comes from, and here’s why it’ll be hard to marshal that anger. By…
Young Voters Aren’t Crazy — They’re Just Socialists
Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump is such a child of a man, it’s surprising he doesn’t enjoy more…
What Brexit Can Teach Us About the Rust Belt
This new round of globalization punishes the culturally insular, not the economically self-sufficient. By Jim Russell A march…
A Sociology of Brexit: If Things Aren’t Going to Get Better, Then Burn Them to the Ground
Life may very well get worse for those who voted to leave the European Union, but maybe some…
The Link Between Bernie, Brexit, and Boredom
Researchers report feelings of ennui can inspire extremism. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Jean Olahus/Flickr) Many reasons have been…
Brexit Is About Taking a Country ‘Back’
It’s not hard to find parallels to Donald Trump’s campaign. By Elena Gooray (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) The…
After the Brexit Vote, Here’s What You Can Expect to Happen Next
Legally speaking, the actual process of withdrawal will take some time—and things will get complicated. By Gavin Barrett…