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Mamdani’s insistence that New York is built by immigrants and now led by one taps a rich American tradition while provoking familiar anxieties
The fall of McCarthy exposes turbulence in American politics
It is unlikely that future Republican leaders in the House will try to be more moderate like the ousted speaker
Will Republicans support Biden’s strategy on the Ukraine war?
American voters support Ukraine and the Republicans know this, but this may change if inflation skyrockets
US midterm elections: Will Trump be trumped?
The women’s vote, abortion, the youth vote and concerns about democracy are factors influencing voters
‘No one took us seriously’: Black cops warned about racist Capitol police for years
Allegations of racism against the Capitol Police are nothing new: Over 250 Black cops have sued the department since 2001. Some of those former officers now say it’s no surprise…
US democracy is stronger than it looks
We learnt this week that an American president, no matter how rogue, cannot keep himself in power against the will of the people
America’s lessons for African dictators
COMMENT: Trump’s attacks on democracy grab the headlines, but the real story is one of democratic resilience
The devil is going down to Georgia
But it might be best for everyone, Democrats included, if they lost the senate elections
Bye-bye, Don. But is this the end of Trumpism?
If it hadn’t been for Covid-19, Donald Trump might have won the presidential election. Almost 48% of voting Americans believe in his brand of democracy, equality and justice.
Richard Calland: Biden needs a senate win to limit Trumpism
Joe Biden doesn’t have the mojo needed to restore the US – so he needs a full house to appoint those who do, writes Richard Calland.
Why would anyone vote for Trump?
COMMENT: For this gay, white soldier there simply isn’t a good enough challenger to knock him off his perch
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
The Democrats have a cunning plan to get Trump re-elected
The bid to impeach the president failed, Iowa was a disaster and Adam Schiff is a PR nightmare
Editorial: Democrats must unite
The best chance for Democrats to beat Trump is by taking an opposite approach to his insular and isolated one
New future from Trump tyranny
The demagogic president has unwittingly created the opportunity for constitutional growth