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Trump’s battle against civil rights

The US president is systematically rolling back Obama’s policies, but a growing resistance led by women is up for the fight

By Lecia Brooks

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The dire State of the Union(s)

American unions are doing badly. This affects the prospects for Democrats in the US midterm elections

By Thomas Greven

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Over 110 candidates murdered in run-up to Mexican elections

Without a single ballot counted, it’s already clear who's the real winner in the Mexican elections - it's organised crime

By Günther Maihold

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The benign face of right-wing populism

Canada’s Doug Ford is no xenophobe. But he still poses a threat to democratic government

By Michael Petrou

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God, make America great again!

Why so many American Christians are bowing the knee to Donald Trump

By Tobias Fella

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Democrats vs Democrats

Why the US Democrats are standing in their own way in the congressional elections, despite a good chance of success

By Thomas Greven

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A misguided approach

Donald Trump says he wants to protect the US steel industry. But will his tariffs on steel and aluminium imports really bring back jobs?

By Franziska Wehinger

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A president just like Trump?

Donald Trump likes to liken himself to former US president Andrew Jackson. But does the comparison really hold?

By Claus Leggewie

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Iron fist, velvet glove

Trump’s maiden State of the Union address pleaded for unity – and unprecedented presidential powers

By Yascha Mounk

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A dictator in the White House?

Russia, Venezuela and Turkey show how autocratic leaders can turn democracies into their own playthings. US Democrats, be warned!

By Yascha Mounk