National affairs
16 December 2024
2024’s casualties among governments across the globe throw fresh light on the US result
National affairs
12 December 2024
The signs aren’t great for Labor, but the Coalition has its vulnerabilities too — and the election is still months away
National affairs
19 November 2024
Big parties versus the rest? Our assessment of the government’s plans
International
18 November 2024
With the results near-final, what do we now know about the shifting preferences of American voters?
The view from elsewhere
16 November 2024
Most commentators didn’t realise the impact prices were having on voters’ perceptions of the presidential candidates
National affairs
8 November 2024
What lessons should Labor take away from the Democratic Party’s defeat?
Correspondents
8 November 2024
Americans still haven’t perceived their country’s strong economic recovery
National affairs
4 November 2024
Ahead of this week’s presidential election, billionaire newspaper owners have created a furore by blocking their editors’ endorsements
Correspondents
2 November 2024
Almost every presidential election since 1980 has had a double-digit gender gap. What do the polls suggest about next week’s?
Correspondents
13 October 2024
Climate has made a dramatic intervention in the US election
Essays & reportage
25 September 2024
Once a symbol of greatness, the city’s uneven decline mirrors the national malaise
National affairs
24 September 2024
Bob Hawke’s old seat is among the Greens’ best prospects, but the redistribution isn’t quite the gift it looks
Correspondents
12 September 2024
The vice-president laid out her plans for the future while Donald Trump was caught in a tangle of past grievances
Correspondents
27 August 2024
While Harris and Walz capture the headlines, congressional seats are being closely fought in key states
Correspondents
24 August 2024
In her acceptance speech, the Democratic nominee sought to flip the script on patriotism, inflation and immigration
Correspondents
16 August 2024
Some polls suggest the Democratic nominee can hold her own among male voters despite Donald Trump’s misogynistic attacks
National affairs
10 August 2024
How many independents and small party MPs can we expect in the House of Representatives after the next election?
International
7 August 2024
What can the exuberant Minnesota governor expect if he successfully partners Kamala Harris to the White House?
Essays & reportage
5 August 2024
Gough Whitlam’s 1974 gamble on a double dissolution election paid off for key legislation
Correspondents
31 July 2024
Why vice-presidential candidates matter too
Correspondents
22 July 2024
Joe Biden’s announcement sends the presidential race in an entirely new direction
Correspondents
20 July 2024
Donald Trump’s rambling speech at the Republican convention creates an opportunity for the Democrats
International
19 July 2024
Allegations of electoral fraud are providing cover for the Republicans’ intensifying attacks on electoral laws
International
18 July 2024
It’s still a long time till polling day in America
National affairs
13 July 2024
Glenn Druery’s days are over, but Labor will still be worried about key Western Sydney seats
Correspondents
13 July 2024
Joe Biden needs to give his deputy the strongest start by handing over the presidency immediately
Correspondents
10 July 2024
And why vice-presidential choices matter
Correspondents
8 July 2024
A big majority, yes, but the success of Keir Starmer’s government rests on how effectively it deals with Britain’s deep problems
Correspondents
5 July 2024
The result is clear, but all else about Britain’s change of government is cloudy
International
28 June 2024
Joe Biden’s performance at the first debate has deepened concerns about whether he can beat Donald Trump