Is Europe Over?
What made Europe a compelling political, economic, and social alternative wedged between Anglo-American free marketeers and Soviet nomenklatura is rapidly becoming a thing of the past.
Nukes in Europe: Coming Home Soon
The United States and 13 NATO allies are actively seeking to remove U.S. nuclear weapons from Europe.
Europe Takes the Lead in Drive to Tax Speculators
There are still places in the world where folks from across the political spectrum can have a rational discussion about fair taxation.
Proving That Tea Partiers’ Anti-Tax Extremism Isn’t Even Loved by All Conservatives
Taxing speculation could take us a long way toward reining in Wall Street.
Racism and Recession in Europe
Economic downturn in Europe has led to an upsurge in racism and xenophobia.
Europe’s Islamophobia
It’s not just the minaret issue in Switzerland. Or the head scarf issue in France. Anti-Islamic sentiment is growing Europe-wide.
Memo to the EU: What Next?
The new Europe needs a grand strategy. It should look to diplomacy.
Postcard From…Dublin
The Irish peace movement says no to the Lisbon Treaty on European integration
Against the Lisbon Treaty
The European radical left opposes the latest version of European integration.
Learning to Love the European Union
The European Union may be about to bump up its game. But first, the people of Europe have to give their okay.
Voices from the Frontlines of the Economic Crisis: Joycelyn Gill-Campbell
“We are treated less than real workers, and are vulnerable to some of the worst abuses you can imagine…we urge the Department of Labor to enact reforms to address the special conditions and vulnerability of workers excluded from the labor laws.”
Voices from the Frontlines of the Economic Crisis: Jihan Gearon
“Let us work together to create just climate and energy policy that does not sacrifice one segment of our population and their way of life so that a privileged few can thrive.”
Voices from the Frontlines of the Economic Crisis: Tammy Bang Luu
“Native tribes must be provided federal support to own and operate a new crop of renewable electricity generating infrastructure providing the dual benefits of low carbon power and green economic development.”
Voices from the Frontlines of the Economic Crisis: Jacinta Gonzalez
“As jobs decline, wage theft is on the rise, and no one but the most vulnerable workers themselves are doing anything to stop it. Members of Congress should work towards comprehensive immigration reform that provides real protections for workers, their families, and their communities.”
Bush Woos Europe
In his swan song, the U.S. president is trying to twist a few last arms across the Atlantic.