Catalonia’s Paradox
October 1 shook Catalonia and the Spanish state. What happens now?
8 Articles by: Josep Maria Antentas
Josep Maria Antentas is a professor of sociology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Catalan’s Decision
How tomorrow’s Catalan independence vote came about — and why it should have the Left’s support.
The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner
The new Catalan party, Catalunya en Comú, faces challenges all new political organizations must overcome.
Power in Podemos
Podemos’s second congress reaffirmed Pablo Iglesias’s power. But there were also openings for a more democratic, left party.
Iglesias, Errejón, and the Road Not Taken
At stake at this weekend’s congress is whether Podemos will be a party that merely seeks to win elections or one that wants to transform society.
The European Challenge
For all of its success, Podemos has refused to deal seriously with the European Union and what it would take to truly transform Spain.
Looking for Lost Momentum
With its poll numbers slipping, Podemos is searching for ways to recapture this spring’s energy.
Exit Stage Left?
The independence movement in Catalonia is gaining steam. Incorporating anti-austerity and democratic demands is the next step.