The final days of free speech in Hong Kong
Mike Gaughan looks at the impact of the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
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Law and disorder: Trump’s parting shot
Mike Gaughan walks us through the events of Wednesday 6th January and assesses how they shape Donald Trump’s presidential exodus.
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The post-truth presidency
‘The concept of empirical truth — the foundation of our shared reality and a civil political discourse — is on the ballot too.’ Mike Gaughan offers Palatinate an account of the post-truth presidency in the run up to the US election on 3rd November.
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Who won the first US presidential debate?
In this two-part overview, Mike Gaughan and Daniel Aichen offer insightful analyses of the first presidential debate and tackle the question: who is the stronger candidate?
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The Notorious RBG
Mike Gaughan offers reflections on Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her influential presence.
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Can Trump still win?
Mike Gaughan discusses what would have to happen for Donald Trump to win the presidential election.
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