Germany
Germany’s “socialists” enter another “grand coalition” with conservatives
March 7, 2018The dominant feeling within those on the left in Germany is that the SPD has dug its own grave.
Read moreFive months after elections, Germany may finally have a government
February 14, 2018“Thanks be to God! – Gottseidank!” That, last Wednesday, was surely the reaction of millions of even nonbelieving Germans.
Read moreA New Year’s wish for that brighter socialist future!
December 28, 2017Yes, despite everything, I am moved to a spirit of hope for 2018.
Read more“Jamaica” coalition in Germany experiencing birth pains
November 14, 2017The negotiations on forming a new German government are troublesome. The elections were September 24¸ but there is little hope for a new government much before Christmas.
Read moreThis week in history: The Protestant Reformation’s 500th birthday
October 31, 2017By the mid-16th century the Protestant attacks on Rome led to widespread depictions, in both word and imagery, of "good" against "bad" church.
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