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More from Brexit: The UK is finally leaving the European Union

World Politics
John Oliver explains why the British hate the EU — and why they should stay in anywayJohn Oliver explains why the British hate the EU — and why they should stay in anyway
World Politics

This week the United Kingdom will vote whether or not to stay in the European Union.

By Tara Golshan and Libby Nelson
Politics
After the killing of a British MP, it’s time to admit violence has a misogyny problemAfter the killing of a British MP, it’s time to admit violence has a misogyny problem
Politics

Female MP’s get daily rape and death threats. That’s relevant in light of Jo Cox’s murder, whatever the assassin’s motivation was.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
The best explanation I’ve seen of how politicians like Trump feed violenceThe best explanation I’ve seen of how politicians like Trump feed violence
Politics

“When you shout BREAKING POINT over and over again, you don’t get to be surprised when someone breaks.”

By Dara Lind
World Politics
Rising British Labour Party MP Jo Cox was shot and killedRising British Labour Party MP Jo Cox was shot and killed
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A member of the United Kingdom’s Parliament, Jo Cox, was fatally shot and stabbed on Thursday, in an attack that left another injured.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
What Trump’s bizarre Brexit comments actually revealWhat Trump’s bizarre Brexit comments actually reveal
Politics

For once, Donald Trump knows more about something than the media says.

By Zack Beauchamp
World Politics
Britain might leave the EU. Here’s why Americans should care.Britain might leave the EU. Here’s why Americans should care.
World Politics

Brexit could mean the end of the most successful US foreign policy in history.

By Jeremy Shapiro
World Politics
The humanitarian crisis in Calais is a symptom of the EU’s biggest failureThe humanitarian crisis in Calais is a symptom of the EU’s biggest failure
World Politics

The destruction of the “Jungle” refugee camp is devastating for the people who lived there. But the much bigger problems that led to the Calais crisis in the first place could be disastrous for the entire EU.

By Amanda Taub