Evidence suggests that despite their many differences, communities of color tend to vote for candidates who support policies that help remedy racial injustices.
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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.
Why the views of men in positions of power and influence matter so much.
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.
The items people wear, buy and wave at the convention are key pieces of American history.
Clothing and makeup are silent, powerful ways for candidates to tell the American public who they are – and how they’ll lead.
The Democratic nominee used her speech to tell her story and distinguish herself from Donald Trump - but it also hinted at issues that may yet cause the Democrats trouble.
The US has given military aid to Israel since the 1960s, backed by both domestic and regional strategic interests, including containing Iran.
A selection of our coverage of the conflict in Gaza from the past fortnight.
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.
The battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris showcases the differences between presidential and Westminster systems, and the contrasts between the US and Australia in money, campaigning and razzmatazz.
We're joined on the podcast by former Australian ambassador to Washington, Joe Hockey, who's been attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The Democratic vice presidential candidate has been portrayed in the Chinese media as someone the country can work with.
In theory, appealing to voters in their own languages makes good political sense. So why don’t more candidates do it on the campaign trail?
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