Donald Trump’s divisive rhetoric and a bad joke from one of this surrogates may have finally gone too far.
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The economic policies of both candidates would have a dramatic impact on the health of Americans.
Calling a powerful woman like Harris a Jezebel isn’t just an offensive slur; it carries with it the persistent threat of racist violence and sexual assault.
LGBTQ+ voters make up a relatively small percentage of the American electorate. But they’re poised to play an outsize role in the
‘tipping-point’ states most likely to decide the election.
For Kamala Harris, victory in next week’s US presidential election will mean overcoming the alpha male culture in the world’s alpha military superpower.
With the US presidential election just over a week away, the polls remain very close.
In choosing not to endorse a candidate, the paper - ironically famous for its courage - represents a reckless and cowardly abandonment of its civic responsibility.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump agree on virtually nothing, but they agree that the federal government should be doing more to make life more affordable.
Talking to voters in the swing state of Pennsylvania revealed insights into how people regard both the Democrat and Republican brands.
A decade ago, people did not even agree on the traits that defined women politicians. Now they see women seeking political office as intelligent, rational, analytical, ambitious and moral.
Foreign interference into elections is regulated by three main federal laws enacted by Congress since 1938.
What a century of US presidential elections tells us about the impact of the economy on voting.
Small numbers of voters in a small number of states may decide the election, which is leading to interesting tensions in both campaigns.
Key freedoms for US citizens against excessive government power are contained in the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
Donald Trump won North Carolina in 2016 and 2020, but that doesn’t mean he can win again in 2024. Such is the nature of elections in a purple state.
A scholar of fashion and politics explains what people can understand about the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates − and their running mates − by their selection of clothing.
Hold your breath and make sure you vote, because the result is likely to be a squeaker.
The advantages of being a part of a family are so obvious that losing that affiliation, intentionally or not, is tragic.
A mathematician breaks down why Trump’s messaging is becoming more extreme – and how the Democrats can counter it.
As Queenslanders head to the polls this weekend, Labor gains ground but still looks headed for defeat.
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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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Professor of Communication Studies, Colorado State University
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