The Latest Articles by Arwa Mahdawi

Kamala Harris still needs to define herself – but she is the ultimate anti-Trump candidate

Fate has swung wildly in her favour, with everything from the Democrat establishment to memes on her side. Will we finally see a Madam President, asks Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024

‘Grocery store tourism’: why a country’s secrets can be found in the snack aisle

It’s become popular for people to check out local supermarkets on their travels, and for good reason. You can tell a lot about a culture from the way it sells its eggs

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024

Why is Bella Hadid in the headlines? Because it distracts from the hell on Earth that is Gaza

The Palestinian American model has just been dropped from an Adidas campaign. Her only crime appears to be her heritage and her willingness to speak out, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024

Did Donald Trump just win the election?

There’s still a lot we don’t know about the rally shooting – but it will almost certainly boost his campaign

The Guardian - US · Jul 15, 2024

The far right’s crusade against porn is a crusade against progress

On the surface the US conservative obsession with porn doesn’t seem overly problematic – but the word has been weaponized to attack LGBTQ+ rights

The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2024

Why did Delta Air Lines tweet that the Palestinian flag is ‘terrifying’?

Thousands in Gaza are dying – but what’s really scary, apparently, is a flight attendant wearing a tiny flag pin

The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2024

Trash talk: New York City has finally discovered the wheelie bin – and it only cost $1.6m

After decades of bags lining the streets, the mayor has proudly wheeled out a McKinsey-approved trash can

The Guardian - US · Jul 10, 2024

Why do politicians hate ‘the elite’ – when they are the elite?

The term has become a useful way for Trump and his fellow Republicans to rearrange the goalposts of debate. So why is the US president now sinking to that level?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024

Harry is the divisive duke – and Meghan is making jam. Can the Sussexes escape their ‘flop era’?

In America, the Duke of Sussex is embroiled in a row over a sports award and the backlash seems to be growing. A lot rests on the Duchess’s new lifestyle brand

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024

It’s no surprise a Newsweek writer panned Taylor Swift for being single and childless

The broader context of what the magazine has become starts with political activist Josh Hammer running its opinion pages

The Guardian - US · Jul 6, 2024