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All is not well in Camelot: The Kennedy family divide

All is not well in Camelot: The Kennedy family divide

The Senate confirmation hearing of Trump’s pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services has struck a huge blow to the prestigious legacy of the Kennedy Family
‘Disaster for a democracy’ or ‘genius’: How the leader of the free world was chosen in 2024

‘Disaster for a democracy’ or ‘genius’: How the leader of the free world was chosen in 2024

Welcome to the Electoral College, where the popular vote and winning aren’t always the same thing. No wonder why people want it changed
Why a second Donald Trump term would be more dangerous than his first

Why a second Donald Trump term would be more dangerous than his first

As the US election draws ever nearer, here is why we should be worried about a Donald Trump second term
Civil War review: In defence of A24’s gripping war epic

Civil War review: In defence of A24’s gripping war epic

Don’t let its mixed reviews sway you, Alex Garland’s latest directorial work is a striking, relentless masterpiece of speculative fiction
US election 2020: Your guide to election night

US election 2020: Your guide to election night

On Tuesday 3rd November, America will go to the polls to vote…
Believing in Bernie is believing in the planet

Believing in Bernie is believing in the planet

Bernie Sanders’ Green New Deal is the only viable plan for the planet in this year’s Presidential election, argues Tallulah Brennan
The Bolivian crisis represents the latest manifestation of American imperialism

The Bolivian crisis represents the latest manifestation of American imperialism

In his opinion piece, writer George Walker addresses the Bolivian situation with a focus on American interventionism…
Democratic candidates show why beating Trump will not be easy

Democratic candidates show why beating Trump will not be easy

Archie Earle delves into an analysis of the most recent Democratic Primary debate in the US
Sundance London 2019: In Conversation With Alison Klayman

Sundance London 2019: In Conversation With Alison Klayman

Alison Klayman sits down with film editor Tobias Soar to talk about her documentary, political filmmaking, Steve Bannon and humanising evil
Review: ‘Mouth Full of Blood’ by Toni Morrison

Review: ‘Mouth Full of Blood’ by Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison has released a new collection of essays spanning five decades of her career
Not my President: how Donald Trump threatens the entire world – and what we can do to stop him

Not my President: how Donald Trump threatens the entire world – and what we can do to stop him

Donald Trump is the peace movement’s greatest enemy, but he could become its greatest asset, writes CND volunteer Lily Sheehan

Summer 2017 Review: Westeros vs. The West Wing

How the gory, magical escapism of ‘Game of Thrones’ lost out to a White House in chaos

Where will this populism lead us?

Centrists across the Western world must come together in opposition of current political tactics that point us towards an uncertain future, writes Liam O’Brien

Slashing the status quo, and Hillary Clinton’s lead

From Long Island, Coby Tunnicliffe gives his view on the state of the Democratic nomination race and if this is the beginning of the end for Hillary Clinton

The Week in Washington 2

Joe Sandler Clarke As of 26th February 2011, thousands of people were outside the State Capitol in Wisconsin fighting to prevent Republican Governor Scott Walker taking away the collective bargaining rights of trade unions in that state. Despite Walker’s claims that the apparent assault on trade union rights has been made necessary by Wisconsin’s sizeable […]