The Irish Times: French police clash with protesters as ‘yellow vests’ return to the streets

George Monbiot proposes a couple of useful suggestions for turning around the modern state and its economy. Read here  

Exports to third countries (calendar and seasonally adjusted exports of goods), August 2024 58.5 billion euros -1.1% on the previous month -1.2% on the same month a year earlier Exports to third countries (original values, […]

Is politics driven by pragmatic self-interest or by identities and ideals? The self-harming voter offers a clue. This is a long read, but it is the weekend and it is time well invested. Read here