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Many analysts have interpreted Trump’s protectionist stance, and the United States’ imposition of tariffs, as economically irrational. If the liberal motto was once that “under free trade everybody wins”, it is now logical to think that, under protectionism, everyone will lose. It would also mean the end of globalisation, which…

Political science professor M. Steven Fish on why the Dems don't need to pander to polls to fight for justice

The Columbia University graduate’s arrest is an attempt to destroy free thinking while murdering due process

Big Tech has taken control of our democracy. The answer is to build decentralized platforms these companies can't control.

Commission president says ‘something fundamental’ has shifted and democracy and rule of law are under threat

Editorial: There is a danger of vital policy getting tangled in ambitious government plans that combine council restructuring with devolution

The ‘unitary executive’ theory – backed by some conservative lawyers – is largely bogus. But it could wreak havoc on democracy

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Social media users are berating President Donald Trump online after the president took to his own social media app to levy threats against student protestors within the US.

MPs heard letters had been distributed to neighbours of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists.

Bestselling foreign affairs expert: "Trump has blemished America’s reputation" — but liberal democracy will endure