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Is our Trumpian moment coming?
Donald Trump’s return to power is a disaster for America, but we should be mindful that South Africa may risk a similar fate
Radical economic transformation ‘bullshit’ won’t change lives of poor
Lindiwe Sisulu and other power and prosperity seekers in the ANC had the authority to improve the lives of ‘the people’, but didn’t
We cannot reform ourselves out of the times we are in
To end racism, we will have to change the structures from which it draws its mandate, and get rid of liberal and right-wing politicians who give it oxygen while we are being…
Coronavirus dispatches from smalltown America: Part III
Covid-19 strikes home. People in housing for senior citizens have the disease and Native Americans’s source of income — from casinos and oil — has collapsed
What Bernie Sanders needs to learn from black voters in South Africa
Senator Sanders must explicitly demonstrate that a US government that can guarantee universal healthcare is the best path to building long-term black wealth
US presidential campaign 2020: The Democratic conundrum
As Super Tuesday looms, there are five candidates left in the Democratic race. But the party must ensure it selects someone who will be able to defeat incumbent Donald Trump
Where will neoliberalism end?
LONG READ As the world was overtaken by upheaval last year, one photo emerging from the uprisings depicts a protestor bearing a promise: “Neoliberalism was born in Chile and will…
Trump says Congress ‘can’t impeach’ him
Asked by reporters at a White House Easter event for children whether the prospect of impeachment worries him, Trump replied: "Not even a little bit."
New Zealand bans assault weapons within days of massacre
Initial public reaction was positive in the still-shocked country, where hundreds of people turned out for a second day for funerals in Christchurch
In US presidential race, how old is too old?
Donald Trump, the oldest person ever elected US president, will be 74 on Inauguration Day 2021
US Congress appeals ruling on net neutrality
The issue of net neutrality isn’t black and white, displaying both positive and negative consequences
Trump and Clinton win big in New York, cast themselves as inevitable
The respective front-runners scored vital victories and will go into future state battles with much confidence.
Cruz slows Trump’s steamroller
Texas senator Ted Cruz described his recent win as a "turning point" in the Republican presidential race.
Sanders gets a sweet taste of victory
Bernie Sanders is on a roll after the upset win in Michigan – but the odds on him winning are slim.
Sanders wins stunning upset over Clinton, Trump wins big in Michigan primary
Vermont senator had trailed in polls by more than 20 points but opposition to free trade and growing African American support lead to victory.