Subterms
The only way to fight the spread of conspiracy theories is to reduce the conditions of social inequality that produce them In his novel Foucault’s Pendulum, the late Umberto Eco dreamed up a plot for our time. The book portrays a collection of enlightened skeptics who get swept into conspiracy. First to amuse themselves, and […] More
Troy Price says he is ‘deeply sorry for what happened’ at derailed event, as results remain unclear The chair of the Iowa Democratic party, who oversaw a chaotic caucus last week that still has not yielded final results, resigned from his position on Wednesday. Troy Price, who has been the head of the state’s Democratic […] More
I unearthed a clip of the mayor speaking about stop-and-frisk that should make every American question his suitability to be president Michael Bloomberg wants to be president of the United States yet faces little to no scrutiny. Black and brown men of New York City have been interrogated more than he has. Other candidates appear […] More
The president has his opponents second-guessing their own instincts, paralysed in fear of getting it wrong The biggest, most electrifying event in the closing days of campaigning in New Hampshire was not staged by Bernie Sanders or Pete Buttigieg or even the surprise third-place finisher, Amy Klobuchar. No, the candidate who filled a 12,000-seat arena, […] More
The Minnesota senator shone in last Friday’s debate but faces a tough task to unite centrist vote When the results came in from the three tiny towns that traditionally vote first in New Hampshire, Amy Klobuchar posted them straight to Instagram. “We’re off to a great start in New Hampshire today!” the Minnesota senator wrote […] More
Moderate senator Amy Klobuchar finishes with strong third Another lacklustre night for Warren and Biden Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 9.58am GMT Bernie Sanders got the clean victory he was denied in Iowa last night in New Hampshire, with a win over rival Pete Buttigieg that was closer […] More
The Democratic presidential primary now appears to be a battle between Bernie Sanders and any candidate who can stop him After the Iowa caucuses failed to produce a clear winner last week, the results of the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday night helped crystalize the presidential primary – only insomuch as it appears to be […] More
Pete Buttigieg claimed second place while Amy Klobuchar powers her way to a surprising third off the back of her last debate A little more than a week after the Iowa caucus descended into a chaotic mess that was unable to produce a clear winner, the contest in New Hampshire was also narrow but a […] More
