How John Locke’s theory of property — and its racist exclusion of Black and Indigenous people — explains U.S. history from 1776 to January 6.
The Lockean Roots of White Supremacy in the U.S.
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Europe & Central Asia
Could Biden’s Climate Policy Invite More Militarism?
Climate change poses an existential threat. That doesn’t mean we should further empower an already bloated Pentagon.
Beating Back the Far Right Globally
It’s time to resurrect a global anti-fascist consensus to name, shame, and throw these guys out of the game.
Russia: A New Start?
Can Moscow and Washington find common cause against the global scourges of nuclear weapons, climate change, and pandemic?
The Trump of Slovenia
Janez Jansa has steered one of the most liberal countries in East-Central Europe right off the road.
The “Are You Serious?” Awards: Looking Back on 2020
A short review of some of the lesser known absurdities of 2020.
Trump Never Did End The ‘Forever Wars.’ Will Biden?
Little in Biden’s history or appointments suggests he’s inclined to end America’s permanent war posture. But empires are not sustained by inclination alone.
The Brexit Trade Treaty: What Was Really Negotiated?
The European Union just outmaneuvered an inexperienced British team.
Right-Wing Soap Opera in the Netherlands
Thierry Baudet, the bad boy of Dutch politics, is hoping for a second act.
Russia Is Cracking Down on Political Performance Art. It Should Listen, Not Lash Out.
A flurry of prosecutions in recent months suggests that Russia is growing less tolerant of even peaceful protests against Vladimir Putin.