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Emma Shortis, The Conversation

The storm is just beginning: Donald Trump’s Iowa win sends dangerous signal for American democracy

The result may have been a foregone conclusion but it is still significant, indicating support for an overtly racist candidate who has incited an insurrection.

Emma Shortis, The Conversation
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Liam Byrne, The Conversation
· Jan 16, 2024 · 07:30 pm
Why white conservatives in the US have launched a war on ‘wokeness’

There is a battle to erase any form of American history that considers the racism and inequity of the country’s past and present.

Emma Shortis, The Conversation
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Liam Byrne, The Conversation
· Jul 08, 2023 · 11:30 pm
With Trump’s indictment, Joe Biden faces a significant risk

The US president must prosecute a message of political integrity and the importance of the rule of law, while resisting continued assaults against them.

Emma Shortis, The Conversation
· Jun 14, 2023 · 07:30 pm

Trump indictment: American democracy is facing a test that it cannot afford to fail

The outcome of this test will affect all Americans.

Emma Shortis, The Conversation
· Apr 05, 2023 · 07:30 pm