US under Trump Series: Democrats suffer another humiliating defeat at Georgia special election
Jun 21, 2017 07:26 am UTC| Commentary
Democrats suffered another humiliating loss at the special election in Georgia to win a seat in the House of Representatives. It would have been a local sleepy election, not covered by many news outlets, however, Democrats...
Jun 19, 2017 16:08 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
All the worlds a stage, Shakespeare once wrote. In recent weeks, that Shakespearean adage has been particularly resonant, with the New York Public Theaters production of Julius Caesar attracting worldwide scrutiny...
Once at the vanguard of national policy, California plays defense under Trump
Jun 17, 2017 16:28 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Xavier Becerra, Californias combative attorney general, has become the Golden States face of resistance to the Trump administrations domestic initiatives, the blunt voice rejecting the presidents attempts to roll back the...
US under Trump Series: Trump triggers twitter storm amid ‘Obstruction of Justice’ media reports
Jun 16, 2017 07:18 am UTC| Commentary
President Donald Trump triggered a Twitter storm, probably being irritated by new media reports published in Washington Post that suggests that President Trump is being investigated over obstruction of justice by special...
Is there a First Amendment right to follow President Trump's Twitter account?
Jun 09, 2017 18:19 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
President Donald Trumps fondness for criticizing news organizations, heckling journalists and spouting points of public policy via his Twitter account is clear. News of his nomination of Christopher Wray to be the next...
President Trump Tries To Sell Border Wall Concept Using Renewable Energy, Oh The Irony
Jun 09, 2017 02:25 am UTC| Technology Politics
When he backed out of the Paris Climate Accord, President Donald Trump made it clear that he doesnt care much about using renewable energy to solve the global issue. In fact, he has repeatedly said that he doesnt believe...
US under Trump Series: Comey releases opening statement ahead of congressional hearing
Jun 08, 2017 07:36 am UTC| Commentary
The former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released his opening statement a day ahead of his congressional hearing. He was fired last month by President Trump. In his statement, there is nothing that...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight