The Globalist

Intriguing turns and twists of the emerging 2016 presidential race.

On two key issues – jobs and health care – Americans have a lot to learn from (Northern) Europe.

The job of president of the United States is impossible for anyone holding that office.

Why we need a Coffee Party movement.

Why not use the historical roots of the debt ceiling to shift the blame?

How Republicans and their cynical allies deal with America’s real problems.

How credible are the Republicans claims that they support the poor?

Can the trend toward more factionalism, tribalism and fragmentation in American political life be reversed?

Can optimism be a substitute for doing really hard work? Or is it just a very transparent excuse for a cop-out on climate change?

Does the United States have a stellar credit record — or is it a nation of deadbeats?