Not taking seriously political figures we find undesirable will not change their potential impact or ambitions – Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, and Nigel Farage only benefit from being underestimated, writes Hardeep Matharu
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There is growing evidence of links between senior Trump appointees, associates, and Kremlin-linked entities
Donald Trump’s second victory in the United States is a warning sign to democracies everywhere of the centrality of emotions – and their manipulation – in the new politics of gross inequality and psychic rebellion fuelled by tech-driven alternative realities, writes Hardeep Matharu
It was Trump’s lead on the core issues that matter to voters that won him the election – a language the Democrats didn't know how to speak, writes US-based Alexandra Hall Hall
Clare Short tells Keir Starmer's Government to stand up for its principles and end Britain's role as a "lieutenant" for the United States
Women who have been coerced by "angry" men are reaching out to support others in a new campaign called 'Vote Without Fear'.
Has the world’s richest man simply lost his marbles or been ‘radicalised’ by his own platform? David Troy traces his beliefs and behaviour to paint an altogether more concerning picture of the X owner’s political and cultural journey
Paul Niland examines J D Vance's recent statements on the Trump plan to end the war in Ukraine "in 24 hours"
Facing increasing opposition in America from LGBTQ rights activists, growing numbers of US Christian organisations are looking further afield to countries in Europe where their ex-gay message has a better reception. A conference is due to take place in Poland in October
Kamala Harris' choice of running mate has been praised as a 'top of the leader-board pick'