Mark your calendars for June Spain election
May 03, 2016 11:20 am UTC| Commentary Politics
June is getting risk heavier than ever. We already have British referendum over stay in European Union, which is on June 23rd and enough to rattle global markets, FOMC rate decision in which FED is largely expected to...
The one Trump comparison you haven't heard yet
May 03, 2016 07:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
he race for the Republican presidential nomination has provided pundits with ample opportunity to claim that we have reached an all-time low in terms of fractiousness, divisiveness and vulgarity. Not so. A quick look to...
Smart Cities Plan offers signs of hope, but are Turnbull and Taylor just dreamin'?
May 02, 2016 06:13 am UTC| Politics Technology
For committed urbanists, any sign of serious urban policy action by the federal government is welcome. Early announcements by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his appointment of a minister for cities were cause for some...
In defence of left-wing populism
May 02, 2016 02:49 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
We are witnessing a crisis of representative democracy in most European countries. As I argued in On the Political, this is the outcome of the consensus at the centre established under the neoliberal hegemony between...
Please 'like' me: why Facebook might be the key to success in the 2016 election
May 02, 2016 01:22 am UTC| Politics
Another big week in federal politics is underway, with the budget announced on Tuesday. Then, possibly this weekend, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will formally call a double-dissolution election for July 2. While it...
Election explainer: when does the government enter caretaker period and what does it mean?
May 02, 2016 00:46 am UTC| Politics
Ahead of a near-certain double-dissolution election being called for July 2, Labor is warning the government that it needs to start acting in accordance with the caretaker conventions. The government, however, has shown...
How London’s next mayor could fix air pollution – and save lives
Apr 29, 2016 15:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics Nature
Each year, nearly 9,500 people die due to Londons air pollution. Its one of the biggest challenges for the capitals next mayor literally a matter of life and death. The problem has been around for decades. In fact,...
Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality
Another election, another round of Nigel Farage hype, with no lessons learned