American political conventions will continue to both offend and excite those of us who follow politics closely as we consider the past, present and future of these critical events.
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In Kamala Harris’s recent appearances, environmental issues have been mentioned only briefly and she seems to be avoiding diving into specifics. The ambiguity is more than likely intentional.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are far from the first politicians to change their mind about topics, from the innocuous to important policy shifts.
Kamala Harris continues to gain over Republican rival Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the Country Liberal Party thrashes Labor in the Northern Territory election.
The secret of the successful speeches at the Democratic National Convention lies in three words with origins in ancient Greece: ethos, pathos and logos
Presidential nominee Kamala Harris gave some further details about her background and the policies she would support in her speech.
Project 2025 was referenced in speeches at the Democratic convention in Chicago as a plan for the Republicans if elected.
Democratic vice-presidential hopeful Tim Walz believes that neighbours should help each other out.
The Democrats looked like they were heading for a big fail at the November presidential election, but momentum appears to be going their way.
The best an opposing party can hope for during convention week is some sort of misfire. But those are rare in this era of scripted conventions designed to minimize controversy.
Music is taking centre stage at this week’s Democratic National Convention. Here’s a look back at how music has historically played a role at American political conventions.
Outside the song and dance of the Democratic convention, what really changes things are issues that the voters care about.
Both sides took this marriage for granted until Southern Democrats, concerned that labor unions would organize Black workers across the South, joined pro-business Republican colleagues in Congress.
While celebrities are unlikely to decisively shift whom many people choose to vote for, their endorsement of a political candidate can still help shape an election.
States like Russia use gender-based disinformation to influence elections. Now that Kamala Harris is running for president, Americans must be aware of the disinformation they likely consume.
After weeks of consistent increases in popularity, Harris has closed the gap with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. In some states, they’re neck and neck.
Voter turnout among young people is historically low in the United States. And there is indication that a relatively small percentage of young voters could cast their ballot in November.
Roman writers set out a playbook for rhetoric but also worried about morals and power.
CrowdTangle helped researchers and journalists track viral online falsehoods. Its closure in a key election year is dangerous
A selection of our coverage of the war in Ukraine from the past fortnight.
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Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
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Teaching Fellow in US politics and international security, University of Portsmouth
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Adjunct Senior Fellow, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University
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Associate Professor and Director of the Centre on US Politics, UCL
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Professor in the Department of Government, University of Essex
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Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
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Professor, School of Public Policy and Administration, York University, Canada
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Lecturer in International Studies and Politics, Ulster University; Queen's University Belfast
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
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Senior Lecturer in US History, College of Human Sciences and Culture, Flinders University
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Associate Lecturer, Department of Politics, University of York
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Distinguished Professor of Anthropology; Director, Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights, Rutgers University - Newark
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Associate Professor in American Politics and Foreign Policy, US Studies Centre, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor of Instruction, The University of Texas at Austin
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Director of Research, US Studies Centre, University of Sydney