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.
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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.
Some have criticised the film’s approach for being too soft on Trump
Analysis of public survey data shows that Republicans and Democrats are not too different regarding their parenthood experiences.
There are substantial differences between the two candidates, though each of their records contains some interesting twists and turns.
Candidates use psychological strategies to win support and to cast their rivals in a negative light. In projection, people seek to lessen their own faults by calling out these faults in others.
Formulaic appeals to “free speech” do not remove the need to critically challenge extreme and antidemocratic views.
Immigration has become a central issue of the 2024 presidential election for Trump and the Republicans. How did Republican rhetoric change so dramatically on the issue?
In order to effectively appeal to voters with a shared identity, Kamala Harris and other politicians would need to show that they care about the particular issues they are concerned about.
Polling shows the Democrat and Republican nominees remain in a tight race. The same can’t be said for the Queensland state election, where the LNP is polling strongly ahead of the Labor government.
To maximize crowdfunding cash, consider staying mum on politics.
Humorist Will Rogers spent decades gleefully skewering what he called the ‘bunk’ of American politics − hypocrisy, inflated egos, shady deal-making. Both parties stood guilty of peddling bunk.
Arizona, Florida, New York and Nevada are among the states with upcoming abortion ballot initiatives. Democrats are counting on these ballot measures to help swing elections away from GOP candidates.
The most important value, Joseph Stiglitz argues, is freedom. But his is a broadened concept of freedom.
Don Watson predicted Trump’s presidency in his 2016 Quarterly Essay on the US election campaign. In High Noon, he hits the election trail again.
Donald Trump often speaks of an America in decline. Kamala Harris counters with a rival emotional appeal centered around excitement and joy.
It’s a difficult question that has no easy answers, even if Kamala Harris wins in November.
Despite Harris’ rise in the national and battleground state polls, Trump still leads her on several critical issues – immigration, the economy and inflation.
Do the Kennedys deserve to remain a power centre in American life and politics? A disturbing new book wonders, while chronicling decades of reckless, entitled treatment of women by various Kennedy men.
In the US, political speeches are often reminiscent of a sermon. In Australia, “preaching” is usually avoided.
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