Democracy in action: people caseting their vote in Akron, Ohio.
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People’s belief in American democracy is undermined by regular changes to state voting laws.
Groups of migrants wait for food donations in San Antonio on Sept. 19, 2022.
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Some Republicans have claimed that a crisis exists on the US southern border. But federal immigration statistics tell a different story about the GOP’s overblown numbers.
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This week’s US midterm elections will likely see big changes to who controls Congress.
The economy and inflation are top of mind for midterm voters.
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Inflation, abortion and state of US democracy rank among the top issues facing voters before the midterm elections, regardless of race, ethnicity or party affiliation.
Several groups have opposed President Joe BIden’s plan to forgive $10,000 to $20,000 of student debt.
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A scholar who studies the morality of debt argues why canceling some student debt is fair.
Republican supporters pray before a Donald Trump “Save America” rally on September 23, 2022, in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Republicans and democrats alike have accused each other of threatening the foundations of democracy. How legitimate are these fears?
President Xi Jinping at the Communist Party Congress on October 16.
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How the crises in geopolitics and the world economy could affect us over the next two to five years.
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The US midterm election could see many deniers of election results gain office.
Asian American voter turnout increases when an Asian American is on the ballot.
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As the fastest-growing racial group in the US, Asian Americans form an important voting bloc and could play a key role in swing states, write two political scientists.
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With less than a month until the US midterms, the economy may play the decisive role in the outcome- and that may be difficult for Biden and the Democrats.
GOP primary voters in 2022 often chose the Trumpiest candidate, even if they had substantial electoral vulnerabilities, as does Arizona Senate candidate Blake Masters, shown here with Donald Trump.
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Voters trust their gut when they decide who an electable candidate is or isn’t. That may be a bad idea.
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On November 8, the mid-term elections may well re-shape the US consequences, with major consequences for both Democrats and Republicans.
Kerch bridge: a catastrophe for Vladimir Putin.
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Some of the key articles from our coverage of the war in Ukraine over the past week.
The Kerch Bridge, seen here after being damaged in an explosion, was Vladimir Putin’s pet project.
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US president Joe Biden has warned of Armageddon if Russia uses nuclear weapons and says Vladimir Putin needs an ‘off ramp’ to de-escalate.
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Some of the key articles from our coverage of the war in Ukraine over the past week.
U.S. science policy can support anything from basic research to late-stage applications.
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The director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy plays a critical role in achieving the president’s science goals. Facilitating cooperation among the dozens of research agencies is key.
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida greets US Vice President Kamala in Tokyo. Washington is focused on moving close to partners it can trust.
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Africa must focus on building strong alliances with advanced economies to mitigate the steps being taken by the European Union and US.
Mobilisation: Russian president, Vladimir Putin.
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Some of the key articles from our coverage of the war in Ukraine over the past week.
Volodymyr Zelensky called on the United Nations general assembly to ensure that Russia is punished for its invasion of Ukraine.
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Reform of the UN to make it more inclusive and accountable is long overdue, the two leaders have said.
American president Joe Biden, left, with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa at the 2021 G7 Summit in England.
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Both presidents are committed democrats operating in hostile environments. They are also committed to forging mutually beneficial ties.