Spanish political uncertainty likely to weigh on economic growth

Jan 20, 2016 12:19 pm UTC| Commentary Politics

Spanish political uncertainty is likely to influence investment in H1. The December general election did not result in an absolute majority for a single party nor clear government alliance/coalition. The possibility for a...

Hard Evidence: how British do British Muslims feel?

Jan 20, 2016 11:34 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

The prime minister, David Cameron, has launched a number of measures aimed at improving integration among Muslims in particular, Muslim women in the UK. Polls show that around 70% of people dont think Muslims are well...

Four quotes from the sixth GOP presidential debate, explained by experts

Jan 15, 2016 08:55 am UTC| Politics

Editors note: Seven candidates took part in Thursdays mainstage presidential debate in North Charleston, S.C. - the sixth debate between the GOP candidates. Donald Trump, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Ben Carson, Florida Sen. Marco...

Why presidential debates need real-time fact-checking

Jan 14, 2016 14:09 pm UTC| Politics

In a 2012 column, former New York Times public editor Arthur Brisbane asked his readers if the Times should be a truth vigilante. Clumsily worded and unnecessarily dramatic, Brisbanes question pertained to something...

How do we ensure the next generation of workers isn't worse off than the last?

Jan 14, 2016 04:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Discussions about the future of work are clearly in the air. This week, Secretary of Labor Tom Perez is convening a three-day symposium on the issue. Simultaneously, the Brookings Institution hosted a discussion about...

Attack on unions shows why we need a new social contract governing work

Jan 14, 2016 04:06 am UTC| Politics

The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case this week that may deal a significant blow to labor unions and shows why its vital, to my mind, to come up with a new social contract governing work. The case involves ten California...

Race and racism after Obama: where do we go from here?

Jan 14, 2016 01:16 am UTC| Politics

Last night marked the final time President Obama will address the nation as its commander-in-chief, an event signaling the beginning of the end of the Obama era. Now may be as good a time as any to reflect on what we were...