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Review: Spectres of Pessimism. A Cultural Logic of the Worst, by Mark Schmitt
A substantial literature has emerged which is committed to articulating perspectives of philosophical pessimism.
- Progressive Politics
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- Political Parties
- Racism & Antisemitism
- Labour Party
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- Sovereignty
- Decolonisation
- USA
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Politics, the Constitution and the Independence Movement in Scotland since Devolution
Have the identities and divisions formed by the 2014 referendum and its aftermath have become exhausted?
- Constitution
- Scotland
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Review: How Democracies Live. Power, Statecraft, and Freedom in Modern Societies, by Stein Ringen
Many books lately have told us of democracy's decline or death. Stein Ringen is not so glum.
- Progressive Politics
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- Constitution
- Sovereignty
- Parliament
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- Elections & Campaigning
- Populism
- Identity Politics
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Scrutinising Delegated Legislation: What Can Westminster Learn From Other Parliaments?
Recent years have seen increasing expressions of concern about whether the UK Parliament has adequate procedures for scrutinising delegated legislation. What might be learned from how other parliaments approach that challenge?
- Parliament
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Rethinking ‘Crowding Out’ and the Return of ‘Private Affluence and Public Squalor’
What is the history of ‘crowding out’, and how has it been used as a justification for austerity and state deflation?
- Trade
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- Equality
- Identity Politics
- USA
