Why Trump really wanted to let rip in inauguration speech
Donald Trump had been talked out of the darkest parts of his speech by his wife Melania and JD Vance, his Vice President. But he still wanted to let rip, says Tom Minear.
Opinion
To understand Trump 2.0, you need to go back to the future
If you want to understand what the Trump 2.0 presidency is going to look like, pay attention to what many listeners will have tossed aside as a bit of rhetorical bluster, says James Morrow.
Trump’s TikTok save is illegal – does anyone care?
Donald Trump and TikTok’s owners are defying the law in their plot to save the popular app. Tom Minear argues it is a reminder of how deeply unserious US politics has become.
Goers: Instant fix for Gen Z’s housing grind
The young endlessly complain that they’ll never afford a house but they are merrily drinking their deposits one $7 latte at a time, writes Peter Goers.
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Maiden: Dutton’s Aussie warning as Trump victory looms
We’ve been through this debate a thousand times and yet the misinformation and vilification of women facing impossible choices continues, writes Samantha Maiden.
Penbo: Albo Qantas uproar proves envy always pays in politics
Toxic emotions pay off in politics and it won’t just be the PM feeling them in the wake of the latest Canberra travel scandal, writes David Penberthy.
Labor’s faceless operatives are shocked they lost this seat – I’m not
At the recent state election Labor lost this seat for the first time ever. The reasons should be obvious, writes Warren Mundine.
Brace for chaos: Why America is on edge
The deadlocked race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is unlikely to be decided on election night – and the former president is again setting himself to contest the results.
Bond: I was right about Covid failures. We are owed an apology
Where are Daniel Andrews, Annastacia Palaszczuk, Steven Marshall, Gladys Berejiklian, Mark McGowan and Peter Gutwein this week, writes Caleb Bond.
Maiden: Exposed Albo’s luck runs out in Qantas upgrade hell
Maybe politics isn’t the PM’s strong suit after all. It’s not like this is Canberra’s only travel scandal, writes Samantha Maiden.
Harris final pitch ‘an act of hope’
Kamala Harris’s supporters described her final pitch to voters as “an act of hope” – but not quite daring to believe, writes Tom Minear.
Downer: The harsh reality of Australia’s poverty ‘victims’
The world is littered with stories of people who have escaped poverty into wealth, power or just middle-class comfort. They are great role models, writes Alexander Downer.
Why Trump feels the love in the city trying to lock him up
New York is not a state that will decide the US election. It is, however, indicative of what could be a stunning twist in the race.
Goers: Hypocrisy worked! Now Australia has a new street drug
Labor’s high-priced tax attack on smoking worked wonders for health. It’s a shame about the gang wars, writes Peter Goers.
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