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A big win for France's centrist party in parliamentary elections could push forward labor reform
Jun 9, 2017
Last month, France elected pro-business political newcomer Emmanuel Macron as president, but the French aren’t done voting. The country’s parliamentary elections kick off Sunday, and the president’s new centrist party is expected to win a large majority. If that happens, Macron could have the support he needs to reform France’s strong labor protection laws, which […]
The party that could drive a 'radical centrist movement' in Britain
Jun 6, 2017
The Liberal Democrats are going nowhere in the upcoming U.K. election. Here is why The Economist is endorsing them.
Why the U.K. election is closer than expected
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Adriene Hill
Jun 5, 2017
Despite recent terror attacks, voting is still about Brexit leadership.
UK markets fluctuate days before election
Jun 2, 2017
On June 8, the U.K. goes to the polls, again. This “snap” election is set against the backdrop of last year’s referendum on Britain’s membership to the European Union. Following the “yes” vote on Brexit, then-Prime Minister, David Cameron stepped down. Now his successor Theresa May is hoping to shore up her position as the […]
How effective are networked protests?
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Eliza Mills
May 12, 2017
Demonstrations without infrastructure are less effective, says author Zeynep Tufekci.
Macron ahead as France prepares to choose a president
May 5, 2017
The centrist, pro-European Union candidate has a strong lead in the polls.
Political parties spend big in Georgia's special congressional election
Apr 13, 2017
Republicans and Democrats are testing how far outside money goes in the Trump era.
For public good, not for profit.
Political newcomers eye running for office
Feb 23, 2017
Groups like She Should Run and Run for Something help potential candidates parlay leadership skills into public service.
Seattle tries voucher system to reform campaign finance
Feb 21, 2017
Residents received $100 in taxpayer-supported coupons to give to city candidates of their choice.