A Guide to Restoring Faith in Democracy

Steven Lavine / Los Angeles Review of Books Feb 23, 2020 Roslyn Fuller's new book explains how to rescue our government from oligarchy. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Irish Left Scores a Historic Triumph

Greg Wilpert / The Real News Network Feb 10, 2020 Jacobin contributor Michael Taft examines how the failures of Ireland's two center-right parties enabled the rise of Sinn Fein. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Ireland’s Two-Party System Shaken by Sinn Fein Surge

JILL LAWLESS and NICOLAE DUMITRACHE / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2020 As voters prepare to choose a new parliament on Saturday, polls show surprising support for the party historically linked to the IRA. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Britain Belongs to the Far Right Now

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jan 31, 2020 Its divorce from the European Union begins with negotiations firmly in the hands of a leader uninterested in human rights or accountability. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Brexit Deal Cleared by EU Parliament; U.K. Set to Leave Friday

RAF CASERT / The Associated Press Jan 29, 2020 Although Britain's divorce terms have been approved, huge uncertainties surround the future. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Britain’s Brexit Bill Passes Final Hurdle in Parliament

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Jan 22, 2020 Three-plus years after voters approved the referendum, the United Kingdom is on course to leave the European Union next week. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Where Is the Outrage Over Boris Johnson?

Marc Steiner / The Real News Network Dec 24, 2019 The British Prime Minister's vile novel, "72 Virgins," should have been an international scandal, argues Israeli socialist Moshé Machover. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

U.K. Lawmakers OK Johnson’s Brexit Bill, Pave Way to Exit EU

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Dec 20, 2019 The House of Commons vote ends more than three years of political gridlock. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Accusations of Anti-Semitism Against Bernie Sanders Draw Fire

By Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Dec 18, 2019 A Guardian columnist writes that the smear is partly rooted in the Vermont senator's support for Palestinian rights. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Hope Lies in the Streets

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Dec 15, 2019 Civil disobedience is the last tool we have to prevent corporate tyranny and save the planet. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Johnson’s Win May Deliver Brexit but Could Risk U.K.’s Breakup

The Associated Press Dec 14, 2019 Scotland and Northern Ireland didn’t embrace the Conservative landslide—and may be drifting permanently away from London. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Britain’s Grim Lesson for America

Andrew O'Hehir / Salon Dec 13, 2019 The Tories' win reminds us that we can be on the right side of history and still find ourselves on the wrong side of electoral arithmetic. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )