Word of the Day: In an era marked by ideological polarisation, intransigent remains a powerful descriptor of positions that resist change.

From government shutdowns that won’t end in Congress to personal showdowns at the dinner table, modern life is full of moments where people just won’t budge. That spirit of unbending refusal is ...

Why it's catching on: Intransigence seems to us like a fairly obscure word for a common phenomenon. So why haven't commentators seized on any of its synonyms? Maybe "Republican intransigence" just ...

“I can’t stand winter,” said Herb Collins, who had dropped in at the Mule Barn’s philosophy counter for a quick cup. “There’s nothing to do.” “Get out and enjoy it,” suggested Doc. “Go skiing. Go ice ...

Amadeo Bordiga (1889-1970) was probably the closest among Italian political thinkers and activists to the revolutionary ideas put forward by the World Socialist Movement. We would share his consistent ...

From government shutdowns that won’t end in Congress to personal showdowns at the dinner table, modern life is full of moments where people just won’t budge. The word “intransigent” is an adjective ...

Why it's catching on: Intransigence seems to us like a fairly obscure word for a common phenomenon. So why haven't commentators seized on any of its synonyms? Maybe "Republican intransigence" just ...