US Politics
— Elon Musk’s growing influence as Donald Trump’s advisor raises concerns among free speech advocates, who argue Musk’s prosecution threats against critics may stifle dissent and jeopardise First Amendment protections.
US Politics
OPINION
— Donald Trump’s re-election campaign, marked by his divisive platform, dishonesty, and lack of accountability, leads B. Jay Cooper to argue that Trump’s conduct contradicts American values and lacks presidential integrity.
US Politics
— Donald Trump’s economic policies on tariffs, immigration, and tax cuts could unintentionally reignite inflation, economists warn, despite initial success in curbing it. These measures risk raising prices and fuelling economic strain.
US Politics & Religion
— An evangelical religious movement views Donald Trump as a divinely chosen leader fighting against perceived demonic forces in America. Mainstream Christian groups criticise this stance, warning that it risks polarising faith and politics.
COMMENT
— Democrats faced an unprecedented electoral setback on November 5, losing key Senate seats and confronting voter backlash against progressive policies, revealing disconnects in language and messaging with working-class Americans.
OPINION
— As Donald Trump prepares for another presidential term, B. Jay Cooper suggests a unifying gesture: acknowledging the 2020 election was not rigged. Such honesty could foster reconciliation amid widespread anxiety. Will he do it, though?
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election in a highly contested race. Trump’s win underscores a broader shift to the right in American politics.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump has won re-election after securing key battleground states, with Republicans reclaiming the Senate. High voter turnout highlighted concerns over democracy and security, despite foreign interference threats.
2024 US Presidential Election
— With new state laws speeding up ballot counting since 2020, the 2024 U.S. presidential result could arrive sooner. However, potential delays from voting challenges and certification disputes may prevent an election-night outcome.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner sued Elon Musk to halt a $1 million voter giveaway by America PAC, claiming it constitutes an illegal lottery under Pennsylvania state regulations.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric highlights racial beliefs that support white dominance, portraying opponents’ race as defining their character. His ideology normalises white superiority and defends whiteness against perceived cultural dilution.
OPINION
— Despite a narrative suggesting a close race, B. Jay Cooper predicts that Kamala Harris will win decisively, bolstered by strong support from women, shifting demographics, and Donald Trump’s divisive rhetoric, particularly following his campaign’s recent attacks on Puerto Ricans.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump’s recent rally at Madison Square Garden underscored the escalating polarisation in US politics, fuelling entrenched grievances and divisive rhetoric. Increasing societal sectarianism, bolstered by emotionally charged issues, suggests deepening divides across American society.
2024 US Presidential Election
— The Texas fracking billionaire wants to rewrite the U.S. Constitution to advance climate denial and other far-right priorities.
OPINION
— B. Jay Cooper criticises the Washington Post for avoiding a presidential endorsement before a critical election, accusing its owner, Jeff Bezos, of yielding to political pressure and risking democracy, signalling an authoritarian threat.
2024 US Presidential Election
— In a speech on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris warned that Donald Trump’s alleged authoritarian ambitions, highlighted by John Kelly’s revelations, threaten American democracy. She criticised Trump’s desire for military loyalty and compared his rhetoric to Hitler’s.
