Voters from Latino (immigrants from Latin America and their descendants) and Hispanic (people whose heritage is from Spanish-speaking countries) backgrounds contributed significantly to Donald Trump’s resounding victory over Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. Overall, Trump increased his share of the Latino vote to 45% nationwide, up substantially from 32% in his 2020 […]
Politics
On the Saturday before Election Day, I travelled from Washington DC to Charlotte, North Carolina, to attend one of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ last campaign rallies. It was extraordinary how many women were in the crowd – young Black women in particular. There were also older, suburban, white women […]
Donald Trump’s victory in Pennsylvania marks a pivotal moment in his bid to reclaim the White House, positioning him just three electoral votes shy of the 270 required to secure a second term as president. With this win, Trump’s path to victory appears increasingly likely, especially as he leads in […]
On election eve in the United States, the presidential race is deadlocked. The polls are exceptionally close across the country and in all the swing states – Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin in the industrial midwest; Nevada and Arizona in the west; and Georgia and North Carolina in the south. The final New […]
Australia has taken a firm stance against far-right provocateur Candace Owens by rejecting her visa application ahead of a planned national speaking tour. Immigration Minister Tony Burke stated that Owens has the “capacity to incite discord,” leading to her ban from entering the country. The US conservative influencer and podcast […]
In a courageous and defiant act of protest, Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe disrupted a key moment of King Charles III’s visit to Australia, confronting him over the British Crown’s historical and ongoing role in the genocide of First Peoples. Thorpe, a fierce advocate for Indigenous sovereignty and justice, made her […]
As Israel continues its assault on Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iran appears increasingly backed into a corner. Israel’s efforts to weaken Iran’s proxy network have focused on a number of objectives: eliminating key Hezbollah leaders, destroying their weapons and other military sites, and targeting large numbers of fighters and sympathisers. Hezbollah has […]
Iran has launched over 180 missiles at Israel in a large-scale attack that has significantly heightened concerns about a potential all-out war in the Middle East. The barrage sent millions of Israelis rushing to shelters as explosions illuminated the night skies over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. According to paramedics, two […]
Millions of Australians are overspending to keep up appearances, often beyond what they can afford, according to new research by comparison website Finder. Social pressure, made worse by social media, is causing many to face serious financial problems. A survey of 1,062 people revealed that 30% – or 6.3 million […]
A panel-style conversation will bring together African candidates running in local council elections across Victoria, offering a platform for them to share their vision and priorities for their communities. The event, taking place this Saturday October 5, will be facilitated by journalist Mibengé Nsenduluka, Founder of The Back Cover. It […]
