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The multi-award winning musical is as relevant to audiences in the UK as in the US.
The Star-Spangled Banner does indeed yet wave.
America’s gun violence debate is at a fever pitch – but it’s part of a much deeper cultural reckoning.
How data-driven behavioural sciences are being road tested in the political sphere.
The secretary of state entered the firing line even before he uttered his infamous ‘f****** moron’ comment.
Russia is a major global power in outlook and reach, locked in a values-based confrontation with the West. But it still lacks all elements of a developed superpower.
Donald Trump is far from the first president to politicise the judiciary, but the way he’s going about it is uniquely dangerous.
The shithole countries comment was a landmark moment. This US president has given up even trying to hide his prejudice.
Mounting evidence suggests we are so mesmerised by the theatre around Donald Trump that we have lost sight of how the US security establishment wields power.
Congress may have averted a shutdown, but don’t get too excited, warns a Harvard budget expert. The deal isn’t sustainable long term.
It was remarkable to see Donald Trump stay on script for a full 80 minutes. It also proved what a gruelling tradition the State of the Union is.
Unlike most politicians, Donald Trump’s thoughts are laid bare via his Twitter feed. His State of the Union promise of a “new American moment” shows his intention to reinvent traditional politics.
The strong US economy has improved Donald Trump’s ratings in the last month.
Never mind a “Muslim ban”, Obamacare repeal or a wall on the Mexican border – Donald Trump’s only real agenda is himself.
The 12 months since Donald Trump unexpectedly took office have proffered constant shocks to the system in which the occupants of the White House remind us they are not playing by the rules.
Jeff Flake called the US president’s lies and attacks on the media a danger to democracy, but it’s unlikely to change anyone’s mind.
Never mind three more years – some people think just one might be a tall order.
Spike Lee’s updated his breakthrough movie, She’s Gotta Have It, and made a more political drama for the times.
Bill Clinton and Donald Trump share an awkward anniversary.
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