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How the EU Normalises the Taliban Without Recognising It
The EU is expanding practical engagement with the Taliban while stopping short of formal recognition, raising difficult diplomatic and human rights questions.
The EU is expanding practical engagement with the Taliban while stopping short of formal recognition, raising difficult diplomatic and human rights questions.
When Politics Becomes Identity, Americans Have a Problem
Political identity increasingly shapes where Americans live, socialize, and think, deepening polarization and weakening civic trust.
Political identity increasingly shapes where Americans live, socialize, and think, deepening polarization and weakening civic trust.
The Graham Platner Situation Shows That Democrats Only Sometimes Believe Women and Republicans Never Do
Sometimes Democrats believe the women but don’t care.
Sometimes Democrats believe the women but don’t care.
Canada: A Place Where Policy Still Drives Voting
Every voter faces an impossible task. No one has time to read every party manifesto or compare every candidate.
Every voter faces an impossible task. No one has time to read every party manifesto or compare every candidate.
Russia’s Anti-Gender Internationale: Western Culture Warriors in Moscow
In June 2026, US far-right figures and manosphere influencers appeared at Russian state-linked events and in military propaganda.
In June 2026, US far-right figures and manosphere influencers appeared at Russian state-linked events and in military propaganda.
The Checks and Balances That Preserve Injustice and Power
How a nation built on fear of the people can reclaim democratic power.
How a nation built on fear of the people can reclaim democratic power.
Why Rising Inequality Drives Anti-Immigrant Voting in America
Growing income inequality amplifies anti-immigrant attitudes, making economic insecurity a stronger predictor of voting behavior in the United States.
Growing income inequality amplifies anti-immigrant attitudes, making economic insecurity a stronger predictor of voting behavior in the United States.
🌈 The Political Fatigue of Doing Feminist and Queer Research in Anti-Gender Times
Researchers studying feminist and queer issues face growing political pressure, emotional strain, and institutional challenges in anti-gender environments.
Researchers studying feminist and queer issues face growing political pressure, emotional strain, and institutional challenges in anti-gender environments.
Donald Trump’s Policies Are the Greatest Reason to Vote for Democratic Socialists
How economic inequality and public policy are fueling support for democratic socialism.
Can Trump’s policies boost democratic socialism? Explore the debate over inequality, healthcare, taxes, and economic justice.
🌈 Queer Rights in Nigeria: The Bureaucracy of Survival
Despite a landmark court ruling, bureaucratic barriers continue to undermine queer rights and everyday safety for LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria.
Despite a landmark court ruling, bureaucratic barriers continue to undermine queer rights and everyday safety for LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria.
Conservative Parties Against Gender Equality
Reactionary gender politics are not the preserve only of the far right.
Reactionary gender politics are not the preserve only of the far right.
What Is More American Than Standing up for the Marginalized?
Standing up for marginalized communities is central to American democratic values and civic identity.
Standing up for marginalized communities is central to American democratic values and civic identity.
How Precision Weapons Make Civilian Suffering the Point
Marius Bales and Max Mutschler argue that precision weapons do not protect civilians.
Marius Bales and Max Mutschler argue that precision weapons do not protect civilians.
🌈 The Conflictual Politics of Pride Events
Challenges include the controversial presence of corporate sponsors who brought neoliberal capitalism to the heart of Pride.
Challenges include the controversial presence of corporate sponsors who brought neoliberal capitalism to the heart of Pride.
Cultural Erasure Is Violating Human Rights in Post-Soviet States
Violence and warfare are not the only factors destroying ethnic cultural identity.
Violence and warfare are not the only factors destroying ethnic cultural identity.