France
Morocco's Incredible World Cup Run Is a Victory for Open Borders
The first African team to make the World Cup semifinals wouldn't be there without help from foreign-born players.
Netflix's Athena Is a Masterpiece About Police Violence and Social Unrest
A technically astounding film that turns a French housing block into a political warzone.
Artificial Intelligence Helps French Tax Authorities Find Thousands of Untaxed Swimming Pools
When taxing authorities get more resources and power, they will find ways to make everyone pay more.
France's Authoritarian Establishment Faces Off Against the Even Uglier Authoritarianism of the Far Right
French President Emmanuel Macron is authoritarian-light. Candidate Marine Le Pen is worse.
More Defense Spending Does Not Equal More Safety
Congress continues to allocate funds to produce weapons that the Pentagon itself says it doesn't need.
Germany Shuts Down Three Perfectly Good Nuclear Power Plants
Teutonic carbon dioxide emissions and electricity prices are projected to increase as a result.
In 2022, Pay Attention to Right-Wing Authoritarianism
For decades, libertarians have focused on illiberalism coming from the political left. But authoritarianism has taken root among many conservatives across the world.
Rachel Laudan: Why Thanksgiving Dinner Is Served All at Once
The Cuisine and Empire author dishes on the anti-French origins of Turkey Day, why she hates "organic" food, and the genius of Julia Child.
The French Dispatch Is a Profoundly Great Film About the Nature of Art and Freedom
A twee, fussy, brilliant movie from a pathologically twee and fussy director.
Prince Harry's First Amendment Aversion Is Funny; the Governments That Agree Are Scary
We expect British royals to favor muzzling commoners, but too many lawmakers feel the same way.
Europeans Embrace America's Policing Mistakes
The pandemic pushed Americans to consider police reform while other countries moved to unleash their cops.
Following Protests, France Retreats on Plan to Censor Filming of Police
Earlier in November, surveillance footage captured officers beating a man for not wearing a mask.
The Guillotine Mystique
The French Revolution has long inspired progressive radicals ready for change at any cost.
Can Nicotine Treat COVID-19? French Researchers Think So.
Plus: abortion bans defeated again, Peter Thiel company gets contact tracing contract, and more...
When the Government Says You're Fake News
Countries across the world tackle political misinformation with authoritarian censorship.
Understanding the Failure of 'Globalism' Is Key to Understanding Donald Trump's Appeal
Us vs. Them author Ian Bremmer says that worldwide populism is a response from people who are being left behind economically.
To Fight 'Extremism,' Journalists Are Praising Online Censorship
Social media platforms and governments are "voluntarily" teaming up to ban "violent extremist content." What could go wrong?
Will This Violent, Mediocre Video Game Help Rebuild Notre Dame?
Assassin's Creed Unity included a surprisingly accurate digital replica of the famous cathedral.
Internet Censorship Is Only for the Little People, French Edition
Censorship continues to be about empowering those in charge.
France Targets Grocers—and Therefore Consumers—With Awful New Food Law
At a time of civil unrest, France's government wants to push retail food prices even higher.
France's High Taxes Breed a Populist Revolt, Again
Politicians seem unable to learn from a history of grabby tax policies fueling populist anger.
America's Economic Health Has Improved
The U.S. rose four places in the International Tax Competitiveness Index, and this just the latest bit of good news.
The Marine Le Pen Case Shows That Supposedly Enlightened France Treats Political Speech As a Crime and a Symptom of Mental Illness
The right-wing politician faces prosecution and psychiatric examination for posting pictures of ISIS atrocities.
Sacre Bleu! France to Reinstate Mandatory National Service for 16-Year-Olds
Emmanuel Macron wants teens to "value" their citizenship. Milton Friedman would be appalled.
Before Drug Prohibition, There Was the War on Calico
In 18th century France, wearing the wrong fabric could get you in big trouble.
