The United Kingdom pretty much did what it wanted in the EU. That it chose to pursue a national agenda of austerity and neoliberalism has nothing to do with Europe.
Labour’s grassroots members and its leadership look set to clash at its Conference in Brighton. But don’t bet on the members getting Corbyn to back Remain.
Advice on how to prepare for Brexit is as much about projecting the government’s vision for life after October 31 than it is about what citizens need to do.
Garret Martin, American University School of International Service
Political chaos is growing in the UK as the government tries to manage the country’s exit from the European Union. What does the EU do that so angered UK voters that they voted to leave?
Citizens voting directly on policy seems like a good idea. But that led to the Brexit mess in the UK. In the US, two scholars say direct democracy deepens distrust of politics and government.
The political class is tearing itself to pieces, and journalists are making sure we can read all about it. But beyond Westminster, why would people care about things they can do nothing about?