Democracy benefits from constructive, nuanced political discourse. But the lures of extreme, polarising rhetoric are often too great.
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A selection of our coverage of the conflict in Gaza from the past fortnight.
States that swing between Democrats and Republicans regularly are the focus of the presidential campaign, and Kamala Harris’s campaign will be hoping to win them.
The last time a one-term president withdrew from the race was 1968 – but the comparisons don’t stop there.
An expert discusses the key points arising from the Israeli prime minister’s speech to US Congress.
From geographic balancing to making up for what the presidential candidate lacks, the considerations for picking a vice presidential candidate have changed and evolved since the 19th century.
While the phrase has a long history, it’s a complex one, too.
In worrying and consequential times, it is necessary to stay informed about the upcoming US election. Many excellent analyses are available.
Campaigns are expensive, but capturing popular culture is effective and much cheaper.
Charli XCX’s endorsement of Kamala Harris is a perfect ‘political mindbomb’.
Misogyny has made it difficult for all women to gain entry into politics, let alone Black women, who face the additional obstacle of abject racism. Will Kamala Harris finally break those barriers?
Kamala Harris has been more vocally critical of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza. This might work to her advantage in November.
Are journalists to blame for Biden dropping out? This assumes that the power of the press is significant and straightforward. It’s neither.
For decades, presidents and presidential aspirants have tried (with varying degrees of success) to use music and musicians to connect with voters.
America’s campaign finance laws are very complicated and politicians have always been very good at getting around them.
From candidates in key battleground states to those with weak ties to the establishment.
You think 2024 has been packed with a ceaseless and exhausting stream of consequential events? So did Americans in 1940, 1968 and 1973.
To discuss the fast-changing US election and Kamala Harris moving to the top of the ticket we're joined by Lester Munson, a fellow with the United States Studies Centre.
Harris is assertive and confident on the issue, while Trump and his running mate seem to be at odds over strategy.
Kamala Harris’ career as a prosecutor lets her use law-and-order themes to fight back against America’s first convicted felon former president.
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