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The president has had a difficult period and is trailing his rival by double digits. But he has time to fight back – and fight dirty It was the death of a salesman. With tie undone and crumpled “Make America great again” cap in hand, Donald Trump cut a forlorn figure shambling across the White […] More
David Smith’s sketch: Trump has been called the worst person to lead a country through a crisis. Friday’s briefing was a reminder Pence may be the second worst At Friday’s briefing, Pence, a devout Christian, finally revealed his secret plan: ‘Pray, and keep praying.’ Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP Mike Pence is the guy you’d want in […] More
With their focus on the present and occasionally on the future (for the visionaries and innovators), Americans have never been enamored of history as a subject of study. They have preferred simply to ingest the simplistic myths transcribed in textbooks produced in Texas that offer them that minimal satisfaction of knowing they share with other […] More
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly made adjustments to the global political processes, delaying several major events. Among them was the introduction of amendments to the Russian Constitution (early voting on which started on June 25, originally scheduled for April 22) that fundamentally alter the internal structure of the country, which, in turn, will affect its […] More
Editor’s Note: These are unprecedented times. A global pandemic has changed life as we know it. In recent months, Fair Observer has examined the crisis through political, economic and social lenses, publishing articles from around the world. The result is three 360° series that we urge you to read. You too can get involved in […] More
Editor’s Note: These are unprecedented times. A global pandemic has changed life as we know it. In recent months, Fair Observer has examined the crisis through political, economic and social lenses, publishing articles from around the world. The result is three 360° series that we urge you to read. You too can get involved in […] More
Ron DeSantis angrily dismisses allegation from fired scientist that officials are massaging figures to hide true impact of coronavirus Ron DeSantis in Orlando last week. On Thursday he snapped at reporters who asked about Rebekah Jones’s claims, saying: ‘You guys have been on the conspiracy bandwagon for months.’ Photograph: JLN Photography/Rex/Shutterstock Republican Florida governor Ron […] More
Greg Abbott: decision ‘essential to our mission to contain this virus’ Surge in US cases as Arizona joins Texas in halting reopening Why are California’s Covid-19 cases surging? Sign up to our First Thing newsletter LIVE Updated The scene in Austin in May after bars reopened. Abbott said the rise in cases was being ‘largely […] More
