COMMENT
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Australia is a better society, but even in the Trump era America still dazzles
The US is better than its worst traits suggest.
- by Josephine Tovey
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What it's like to be at the frontline of a Donald Trump rally
Trump rallies are both as epochal and as absurd as they look.
- by Josephine Tovey
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Trump's transgender military ban shows his 'support' for LGBT rights was a con
Trump's willingness to throw transgender troops under the bus reveals his total cynicism.
- by Josephine Tovey
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Justine Damond is the 541st person shot dead by US police this year
Justine Damond's death brings home to Australians the high rate of people killed by police in the US.
- by Josephine Tovey
Fiance of Justine Damond, shot dead by US police officer, pleads for more information
Justine Damond's fiance said the family had received minimal information about her shooting.
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Trump called it: Australia has better healthcare than the US
America's attitude to healthcare is one of the most confounding cultural differences many outsiders confront.
- by Josephine Tovey
US Congressman Steve Scalise hit in shooting attack on GOP baseball practice
The gunman was brought down after police on the scene returned fire.
- by Josephine Tovey
'If you're not at the table, you're on the menu': in the Trump age, women emerge determined to run for office
Six months after Americas first female presidential candidate was defeated, there's growing enthusiasm from women to enter politics.
- by Josephine Tovey
COMMENT
Opinion
Why the smashed avo meme refuses to die
Talk of avocado on toast and housing affordability goes viral again this week.
- by Josephine Tovey
'All he's gotten done is amazing': Trump's true believers celebrate after 100 days
In Trump, his supporters still see someone who is authentic. They gave him a rapturous welcome at Saturday night's ebullient campaign-style rally.
- by Josephine Tovey
100 days in, Trump on the stump trolls old targets: Hillary, Hollywood and media
Trump marks his 100th day in office by snubbing the press and tradition - skipping the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington to hold a rally instead.
- by Josephine Tovey
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/by/josephine-tovey-hvebq