North America
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Definitely maybe? The rise of the ‘definite’ left
In an essay in Byline Times, openDemocracy co-founder Anthony Barnett celebrated the emergence of what he calls the ‘definite left’. It triggered a range of responses, including this exchange with the writer, historian and Kremlin critic Kirill Kobrin
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How the Knights of Labor fought nativism
As attacks on immigration rise, how does the labour movement respond with solidarity? Steven Parfitt looks back at the history of the Knights of Labor
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Key Words: CANZUK
Owen Hatherley uncovers the imperial nostalgia fuelling proposals for a new geopolitical union
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The rise of comedian politicians
As more and more comedians find success in the political arena, Rhian Jones lists some of the most prominent examples of satirists turned statesmen
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Why did Americans vote for Trump?
The question commentators won’t ask is simple: what kind of society votes Donald Trump President? Siobhán McGuirk surveys the fragmented USA
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US imperialism in Central America
Grace Livingstone gives an overview of overt and covert US military and intelligence interventions