Samuel Earle is a freelance writer who lives in London. His work has been published in the London Review of Books, Jacobin Magazine, openDemocracy and other media. Follow him on twitter @swajcmanearle.
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Published in: TransformationCan Donald Trump predict the future?
The myth of prophecy is central to the success of authoritarian politics.
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Published in: TransformationThe new infantocracy in politics
Like an aged babysitter who has forgotten herself for a moment and decided to join the kids, Theresa May now...
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Published in: TransformationUnreality politics
'Post-truth' is supposedly the word of the year, but what does it actually mean for the future of politics?
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Published in: TransformationDo we remember in order to forget the realities of war?
On Remembrance Day the poppy, with its narcotic, sleep-inducing qualities, stands as a fitting symbol for Britain’s...
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Published in: TransformationThe politics of nostalgia
Faced with a future that presents itself as non-negotiable, the temptation is to turn towards the past.