How the partisan landscape has shifted after the 2024 elections Donald Trump had a big win, but how much has the state-level partisan landscape changed after the 2024 election? Roll Call · Nov 20, 2024
Disinformation and deepfakes played a part in the US election. Australia should expect the same As America takes stock after Donald Trump’s re-election to the presidency, it’s worth highlighting the AI-generated fake photos, videos and audio shared during the campaign. The Conversation · Nov 20, 2024
Democrats accuse Harris campaign of ‘malpractice’ for silence on Trump’s transgender attacks One of Trump’s most-aired attack ads in the presidential election ended with the statement: ‘Kamala is for they/them. President Trump is for you’ The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
Florida's DeSantis Sits Fourth Among Frontrunners for GOP Presidential Spot in 2028, New Poll Finds The survey found upcoming vice president JD Vance in the lead by 30 points, followed by South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy Latin Times · Nov 20, 2024
The Long Wave: Unearthing the real story of Black voters at the US election Trump undeniably made gains but alarm over a rightward shift among African Americans is overblown. Plus: Kenyans embrace standup The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024
Don’t underestimate the Rogansphere. His mammoth ecosystem is Fox News for young people Podcasts like Joe Rogan’s and Theo Von’s aren’t on the fringes. Their blend of off-the-cuff, Trump-leaning commentary blurs traditional lines between left and right – and offers listeners companionship The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024
Elon Musk wants to meet Alex Soros to ‘understand his goals’ after comparing his billionaire dad George to an X-Men villain Alex Soros replied: “I often learn most from people whose views are different than my own. Open to meeting.” Fortune · Nov 20, 2024
Entropy and information control: the key to understanding how to mount the fightback against Trump and other populists The spectacular comeback of US president-elect Donald Trump has taken the world by surprise. No doubt people can point to various explanations for his election victory, but in my view, the science of information will pave the way towards deeper insights. Unless the Democrats – and their counterparts around the… The Conversation · Nov 20, 2024
With Trump heading for the White House, the Democrats must learn these lessons – and fast An economic populism for the majority – irrespective of gender, race, religion or sexual orientation – is the way forward, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024
Harris ran from the Biden policies that were actually popular with voters The Harris campaign dumped Biden’s FDR-style ambitions for boring neoliberal policy planks that were an electoral dead-end The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024
Bill Clinton Suggests Republican Woman May Have Easier Time Winning Former President Bill Clinton discusses the readiness for a female president in the US, reflecting on challenges and opportunities for women in politics. Top News · Nov 19, 2024
Where do Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema go for their apologies now? ANALYSIS: The two most controversial Democrats in Congress saw what was coming a mile off, writes Eric Garcia The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024
Donald Trump's son labels John Swinney 'nasty' as president-elect 'to visit Scotland' IT was “nasty” for John Swinney to endorse Donald Trump’s rival in the US presidential election, the president-elect’s son has said ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2024
Trump’s son says Swinney was ‘nasty’ for supporting Kamala Harris in US election Eric Trump made the comments in an interview with the PA news agency at the Trump International Golf Links in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024
International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024 Iowa Pollster Hits Back at Trump Over 'Election Fraud' Claim: He 'Praised Me' When 'I've Done the Polls That He Liked' An Iowa pollster who incorrectly predicted that Kamala Harris would beat Donald Trump hit back at the president-elect after he accused her of "election fraud."
The Conversation · Nov 19, 2024 US election shows how podcasts are shaping politics – and what the risks are When Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 US election, he and his inner circle gathered on stage at the Palm Beach County Convention Center to thank and praise his faithful supporters: the voters, Melania Trump, his campaign staff and various other backers. But a more surprising group was singled…
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024 Christian school backs out of state playoff game against team with trans athlete over ‘God’s word’ The California Educational Code allows students to participate in sports teams that align with their gender identity
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024 Trump says he’s not looking for ‘retribution’ against the press - so long as they treat him ‘fairly’ After referring to the press as the “enemy of the people,” the 78-year-old suggested that he will take a new approach in his second term
The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2024 Why Kamala Harris couldn’t convince an anti-establishment America This election was a referendum on America’s political establishment. And Harris was firmly on the side of the establishment
Reason · Nov 19, 2024 The Clock Is Running Out for Student Loan Forgiveness With only months left in his term, Biden wants to forgive the loans of nearly eight million borrowers experiencing "hardship."
The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2024 Republican bathroom bill targets Congress’s first transgender member South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace introduces bill two months before Sarah McBride is to be sworn in
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International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2024 CNN CEO Warns Staff: 'Do Not Obsess Over Trump Drama For The Next Four Years—Viewers Are Sick Of It' CNN's CEO is urging staff to stop obsessing over Trump as the network faces a significant drop in viewership and potential layoffs during this challenging post-election period.
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024 MTG supports Nancy Mace’s controversial trans bathroom ban in Congress: ‘That’s what this election was all about’ ‘This is a blatant attempt from far right-wing extremists to distract from the fact that they have no real solutions,’ Sarah McBride says in response
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Tina Knowles addresses reports that Beyoncé was paid $10m to speak at Harris rally Superstar delivered an emotional speech at Kamala Harris’s Houston rally