Trump diplomacy
Opinion
Trump's America
Fasten your seatbelts, this wild ride will Trump anything we’ve seen
Next year will be like no other year we have witnessed in American politics. Trump is, of course, presumed innocent – but now let’s see what the evidence is against him.
- by Bill Wyman
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The virtuous arms race gives us hope against the climate crisis
The transformational growth of renewable energy must occur alongside a steady and steep reduction in fossil energy.
‘Fragile and flawed’: America’s problems remind us that true democracy is rare
How can a country which was at one time the pillar of democracy elect a man like Donald Trump?
The unavoidable part of life that no one wants to face
There are two things in life that are unavoidable, death and taxes, but especially death.
Wave goodbye to NIMBYs and developers: make suburbia more liveable
There are many ways to improve our lives in the suburbs. But they can only happen if governments have the courage to take on smart planning.
letters
Letters
Not all people coming from China are health threats
It is understandable that the decision to impose new rules on travellers from China has caused debate, but not all are dangerous.
Letters
Letters
Sorry seems to be the hardest word: ex-PM misses point of ire over self-appointments
If the former PM’s actions were not intended to mislead parliament and voters, why were they kept secret?
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
Cut to the Chas: Will Trump win back the presidency in 2024?
Chas Licciardello, a long-time member of The Chaser, is the co-host of the ABC’s Planet America, focusing on American politics. I spoke to him on Friday morning.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Letters
Letters
The obscene cost of empire building at private schools
Private schools are paying obscene salaries to principals and other top employees to win the education arms race.
Opinion
Democracy
Twitter, Trump, Xi ... Is democracy safe yet?
It’s easy to be seduced by recent events, but the forces lined up against democracy are strong.
- by Sean Kelly
Opinion
US midterm elections
Sensible America finally spoke, but ‘Trumpty Dumpty’ won’t shut up
The midterm elections have robbed the former president of his fear factor, but Trump is far from finished.
- by Nick Bryant