Daniel L. Chen (Toulouse) and Jo Thori Lind (Oslo): The Political Economy of Beliefs: Why Fiscal and Social Conservatives/Liberals Come Hand-in-Hand. Not intended for mature audiences: Chris Lehmann on how the media can contain the Trump threat. Donald Trump’s campaign is an amazing gift to political science. What’s in a movement’s name? Since coalition-building has moved online, the definition of activism has changed. In defense of antidepressants: Though recent studies have questioned the drugs’ effectiveness, psychiatrist Peter D. Kramer has seen real benefits. Jonathan Bernstein on Trump’s best-case scenario. Silicon Valley’s bloody plant burger smells, tastes and sizzles like meat. Scott McLemee reviews Poisonous Muse: The Female Poisoner and the Framing of Popular Authorship in Jacksonian America by Sara L. Crosby.
The Supreme Court struck down a Texas abortion law — expect other states' laws to start falling too. What do this week’s Supreme Court decisions mean for immigration and affirmative action? Nate Cohn on exit polls, and why the primary was not stolen from Bernie Sanders. Bernie Sanders has a lot of nerve, continuing to lecture unwavering Democrat Clinton and withhold an endorsement from his moribund presidential campaign. John Quiggin on the three party system (and more on Brexit). European officials say Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit wishlist is “delusional”. Just how bad will Brexit be, and can it be undone? Brexit sparks coup attempt, resignations, and “utter chaos” in U.K. politics (and more and more). Brexit: Brexit cost investors $2 trillion, the worst one day drop ever.
