Us Elections
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Harris’s inability to secure strong lead an indictment on Democratic Party
It has alienated voters with its stance on Israel and its message does not resonate with crucial blocs such as the youth and black men
Africa and the US under the Biden administration: A response to Moeletsi Mbeki
A democratic administration is likely to revert to the US’s default position on global affairs, which doesn’t leave much for Africa to celebrate
From the land of the free to the country of the unhinged
Democracies are fragile entities that are often captured and exploited by populists, to the detriment of all concerned
The last Trump?
US President Donald Trump may have less than a fortnight left in office, but he’s not done yet — he may well be remembered for destroying the Republican party
Words matter and have consequences
What started as hate speech ended in violence at the Capitol
Democracy at risk
Attempts to discredit election outcomes can be dangerous and the United States would do well to heed the warnings from history
Carlos on Oozymandias’ goodbye grift
“Look on my works ye Mighty, and gimme 50 bucks!”
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.
Khaya Sithole: The decline and fall of the South African auditing profession
Its reputation is not being helped at all by the crisis at its independent regulatory body
A Biden win isn’t necessarily a win for the rest of us
Much like there was an overwhelming euphoria that gripped many Zimbabweans when they finally said asante sana to Robert Mugabe, Trump’s removal won’t change the colour of…
Carlos on a breath of stale air
Trump may well end up losing to Biden, but Trumpism remains a viable political force.
As concerns mount over integrity of US elections, so does support for international poll monitors
The pandemic will challenge international observation missions, but ensuring fair elections in an essential component of American democracy
Review: Cohen’s fire lacks fuel in ‘Borat’ sequel
The film interrogates patriarchy, but the baseness of the US means there’s nothing left to send up
Joe Biden’s debate guests run the only Zimbabwean restaurant in America
A Zimbabwean restaurant feeding people in need formed an unlikely addition to Joe Biden’s election campaign
Capitalism rotten to the cor(p)
Pushback from strong social movements have recovered democracy for the people of Bolivia and Chile