Choose hope

Kamala Harris’ optimistic and inspiring acceptance speech at the Democratic congress stands in sharp contrast to the mean spirited rambling of her Republican adversary.

Uncharted waters

Kamala Harris will now carry the torch for the democrats – and perhaps democracy itself in November, so where does the race go from here?

Should Biden bow out?

Despite his bombastic attempt to overthrow American democracy and a string of criminal convictions, Donald Trump is proving a strong challenger to Joe Biden, so should the ageing President bow out of the campaign?

America v America

A new book, The Forever War, argues that America’s extreme polarisation has been 250 years in the making as the roots of its modern-day malaise can be found in its troubled and unresolved past.

Typhoon Trump

Republicans in Iowa have overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump for the 2024 nomination, perhaps because – rather than despite – Trump’s contempt for democracy and American political norms.

Is time up for Trump?

Donald Trump fired up a mob to try to overthrow democracy when he lost the 2020 election and he looks set to use similar tactics to try to escape prosecution for misrepresenting cover-up payments to a porn star.