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Venture capitalist billionaire Marc Andreessen dreams of ‘becoming technological supermen’ in a ‘techno-optimist’ manifesto built on a dark colonial vision.
Ted Kaczynski was arrested after the longest and most expensive investigation in the FBI’s history.
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Similar techniques used to identify criminals have been employed to unmask anonymous authors. But they aren’t foolproof.
Kenyans protest rising food prices and call for urgent government action in Nairobi in May 2022.
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The economy has taken centre stage in Kenya’s 2022 elections, but political promises have fallen short of offering realistic solutions.
Many mass shooters show signs of distress before their attack.
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When young people plan a mass shooting, especially at a school, they typically reveal their plans in advance. Two scholars weigh in on whether the warning signs are being heeded in the right way.
Liberal Democrats leader Jo Swinson during the launch of her party’s 2019 manifesto.
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The drive for popular and distinctive policies too often appears secondary to the challenge of proving the party’s relevance to the general public.
Is red the new green?
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Biodiversity, public transport and home insulation loom large in Labour’s flagship programme for green governance.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s party, the ANC, faces a tough set of elections in May.
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The African National Congress faces two big challenges: fewer South Africans trust it, while its electoral support has been waning.
Feeling fracktious.
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Why protesters should think about putting their feet up.
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Making manifesto promises is a misleading trend that is distorting the role of politicians and parliament
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After the Conservatives’ U-turn on social care, how do the parties compare?
Tim Farron read his and he loves it. He really, really loves it.
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From mental health to sharing the wealth, one party just about has the edge over its rivals.
You’ve read all this before.
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The Conservative manifesto talks of fairness, but it’s just another power grab from a ‘strong and stable’ government.
You need to know what each party is promising but who has the time to read through all their programmes for government? We did so you don't have to.
‘Thumbs up for my manifesto.’
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Did you think this was the Conservative party’s 2017 election manifesto? Think again. This is the Theresa May show.
Read it and weep.
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The nation faces ‘giant’ challenges and Theresa May wants to present herself as the leader to take them on.
Did you want me to dab?
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Brexit is the big ticket issue, but other pledges make it clear who the party is wooing.
Expert analysis of the leaked Labour party manifesto and how the parties are trying to manage their media messaging.
You probably won’t read them, but these documents can make or break a party.
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Here’s why you should bother paying attention to the documents published by your party this election.
Your PM, painting by numbers.
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Arts and culture may not be big ticket policies, but the stakes are high in this election.
Good luck making it work in government.
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Civil servants are left out of manifesto writing, and we’re all worse off for it.