Our societies fail miserably and nazis raise their heads
The funniest (and saddest) of things: Russians, Poles, French, Greeks, Brits and others turn to nazi ideology – I don’t mention Germany, Austria and Italy, because they were the source…
Rupert Murdoch describes Brexit as ‘wonderful’ | Media | The Guardian
Who made Rupert Murdoch pope? When Henry VIII decided to establish the Church of England, it was to affirm his right to be the only master of the destiny of…
Here’s Your Degree. Now Go Defeat Demagogues|Bloomberg
Amid a rising tide of unreason, critical thinking is more essential than ever. Source: Here’s Your Degree. Now Go Defeat Demagogues.
Martin Baron addresses Temple University graduates|The Washington Post
The Post’s executive editor delivers School of Media and Communication commencement speech. Source: Martin Baron addresses Temple University graduates – The Washington Post
The alt-right is more than warmed-over white supremacy. It’s that, but way way weirder|Vox
If you thought that Trump was about as weird as you can get, think again. Inside the unorthodox conservative movement riding the Trump wave. Source: The alt-right is more than…
A Europe of Citizens by Ana Palacio|Project Syndicate
Food for thought. It’s the kind of discussion we should be having at all levels, instead of lurching from “throw the baby with the bathwater” eurosceptic approach, to … no…
Europe’s Rule-of-Law Crisis by Guy Verhofstadt|Project Syndicate
Hungarians and Poles must be reminded that Russian President Vladimir Putin is actively attempting to divide and weaken the EU and NATO. If Europe is to face down aggression from…
The Islamic State of Molenbeek|NYT
Roger Cohen in the NYT: A district of Brussels had in effect seceded from Belgium. Europe must fight an ideological battle against Wahhabi Islam. …There is a vacuum. Vacuums are…