The president’s net approval is below what any past president since Harry Truman had at this point in their term.
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Since rising to public prominence, the manosphere has been treated as if it’s just a niche corner of the internet. But those days are long gone.
The US president’s slurs against Pope Leo will cost him votes at home and allies abroad.
In sharp contrast to today, the film reveals a time when the majority of Americans trusted what they read in the press.
The forecasts are moving in the Democrats direction, especially for taking control of the House.
The concept of ‘civilisation’ emerged in the 18th century – and it has been cursed from the very start.
Trump’s net approval has never been lower, while Democrats had a 25-point swing in their favour in a federal special election.
It’s not unusual for presidents to select attorneys general who share their views and policy preferences. But Trump has gone far beyond what is usually done.
The US comedian’s latest viral video has (predictably) offended many conservatives. Here’s why it can’t be considered ‘racist’ on any level.
Opposition to the Iran war is very strong in Australia, but so far the government has not been damaged by it in the polls.
The new track from US country singer Jelly Roll, Mexican singer Carín León and Canadian producer Cirkut feels like a cheap bourbon hangover.
Labor’s vote has dropped since the start of the Iran war, but it is still comfortably ahead of any other party.
A majority of Americans are against the war, according to a new poll. This has implications for the mid-term elections in November.
Equating controversial or legally contested executive actions with the collapse of 250 years of constitutional democracy risks conflating the overreach of a singular president.
Overall, the former prince’s arrest throws into stark relief the state of the rule of law in the US compared to other democracies like the UK.
The Coalition is pulling ahead in Victoria, polling at 29%, while One Nation is just two points behind Labor, nine months out from the November election.
The electoral system used by many global democracies eliminates gerrymandering and has been shown to give more equal representation to minorities and women.
Partisan debates are less heated at the local level, providing lessons that might help calm the waters nationally.
The US government has to balance the need to know with the right to privacy. It’s a delicate balancing act.
The reaction to Bad Bunny’s selection as the Super Bowl halftime performer reveals how MAGA politics continues to police language, race and belonging in America.
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