Populism Fades as Left and Right Diverge
#PoliticalAnalysis #PopulismDebateThe term "populism" has lost its clarity, once describing insurgent politics but now failing to capture the diverging fates of left and right movements in the 2020s, where style overshadows substantive governing projects. read more
Beware the Centrist Trap After Trump
#ReactionaryCentrism #PoliticalAnalysisThe article warns that post-Trump, "reactionary centrist" pundits may resurge, unfairly blaming the left while enabling the right. This false equivalence hinders vital democratic reforms. Readers are urged to think critically about such narratives. read more
#GeneralElection2024 #PoliticalAnalysis
Rishi Sunak announces a general election for 4 July in a lackluster campaign that lacked genuine policies. Labour's lead shrinks despite Tory shortcomings. The election reveals widespread discontent and the need for societal change. read more