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Italian Elections

Il Bruttopaese

George De Stefano

Reflections on the Italian Elections

Rome Turns Right

Judith Harris

Berlusconi chalks up his second victory this month. “We’ll be licking these wounds for as long as we have tongues, and maybe longer,” was the mournful comment of Alessandro...

The End of Ideology?

Judith Harris

“Hanno detto di lui peste e corna, ma poi l’hanno votato tutti.” (They said all they could about him, down to calling him "cornuto", but then they all voted for him.)

Berlusconi at the Helm

Ironically for a system of proportional representation, the election appeared to have eliminated from the scene most of the small parties. Apparently only six parties will take up...

Italy's Elections: Viagra for the Doldrums?

Judith Harris

Italy faces a serious migraine headache. Experts are already predicting a frustrated and frustrating new legislature with a brief shelf life.

An Ex-W.O.P. Casts His Vote

Joey Skee

Born in the USA and now an Italian citizen, I’m asked to vote. So, what do I know?

Of Emperors, Murders and the Ides of March: the Ghosts that Haunt Italy's Elections

Judith Harris

On the complicated and dark political history shaping Italy's coming elections next month.

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