Democracy

US democracy in peril: the crisis facing the US media

In an era of hostility towards the press, strong investigative reporting is harder than ever.

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Lower turnout in the 2020 race for the White House could play to the Republicans’ advantage.

By Theodore R Johnson

How much South Africa uses its leverage over its neighbour could prove crucial to the stability of the region.

By Ido Vock

Even respectable French newspapers have published inflammatory articles about Islam and minorities.

By Ido Vock

The greatest threat to American norms in this presidential election is the president himself.

By Emily Tamkin

This year's RNC showed that in place of a policy platform, the Republican Party is relying on personality and power.

By Emily Tamkin

For the first time, the New Statesman has built a model to forecast the outcome of a presidential election.

By Ben Walker

What would a mass, peaceful protest movement against the theft of an election look like?

By Paul Mason