Matteo Salvini
Total 12 Posts
What does taxation have to do with inequality? These countries are working it out.
5 min read
The American and French Revolutions are modern history’s most famous examples of popular resistance to paying taxes. But the pitched rhetorical battles over taxation currently being waged in three different countries are nothing like those 18th century transformative struggles.
‘I won the election’ – How powerful people use lousy lies to twist reality.
5 min read
Lying can be more than just telling a few fibs. It can also be used to communicate social status and make a person appear loyal to a particular group.
We compared the language of populist leaders with their mainstream opponents – The results were unexpected.
6 min read
Populists leaders are supposed to use simpler language than their opponents. A comprehensive study shows this is not always the case.
Has the coronavirus proved a crisis too far for Europe’s far-right outsiders?
5 min read
Incumbent governments are enjoying renewed popularity during the coronavirus pandemic, while far-right challengers get bogged down in conspiracy theories.
Why 5G conspiracy theories prosper during the coronavirus pandemic.
4 min read
Anti-5G conspiracy theories have been around for some time, but the coronavirus crisis is winning them new supporters.
Italy’s ‘darkest hour’ — How coronavirus became a very political problem.
5 min read
An experiment in following China’s lead while trying to respect democratic norms is causing tensions.
When politicians turn immigration into a ‘crisis,’ they hurt their own people.
5 min read
Research in Sicily finds that anti-immigration policies don’t slow the flow of immigrants, but do hurt local residents in communities where migrants first arrive.