The ghosts of 1968 are haunting America,and it will get more spooky

The ghosts of 1968 are haunting America,and it will get more spooky

In this epochal year in America of political upheaval,the only thing we should not be shocked about is that there are huge shocks to the country.

  • byBruce Wolpe

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Trump doubles down on migrant deportation,Pope tells Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’

Trump doubles down on migrant deportation,Pope tells Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’

Pope Francis said migration was a right described in Scripture and it was a “grave sin” to not welcome strangers. He was equally blunt on the abortion stances of both candidates.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
Trump,Harris spar over debate as they return to campaign trail

Trump,Harris spar over debate as they return to campaign trail

While Harris is seeking to harness momentum from a strong debate performance and bank support from early voters,Trump is trying to regain his footing after an unsteady showing.

  • byJennifer Epstein,Nancy Cook andSkylar Woodhouse
Kamala played all the Trump cards,but one of them was risky

Kamala played all the Trump cards,but one of them was risky

By emphasising race – something she has so far downplayed,as Obama did in 2008 – Kamala Harris runs the risk of playing into her opponent’s hands.

  • byNick Bryant
Who is the ‘great woman’ looming over Trump everywhere he goes?

Who is the ‘great woman’ looming over Trump everywhere he goes?

Far-right activist and “proud Islamophobe”,Laura Loomer travels with Donald Trump to official engagements. She once described Kamala Harris as a “drug-using prostitute”.

  • byPatrick Svitek
Hard truths of obesity should be faced head on

Hard truths of obesity should be faced head on

Jenna Price’s reaction to being told she is fat is a welcome intervention. She knew already but it took getting a balanced plan to deal with it – the Live Life Well program devised by Sydney University – to deliver the results she needs.

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Why Harris’ strong debate performance is good for Australia
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Why Harris’ strong debate performance is good for Australia

The US presidential debate ushered Kamala Harris into American lounge rooms – and showed the world the election race has caught fire.

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Kamala sliced Trump like sashimi,when he wasn’t doing it himself

Kamala sliced Trump like sashimi,when he wasn’t doing it himself

Trump saved his best for last,but it was too late to recover from what will go down as a genuinely shocking performance.

  • byBruce Wolpe
Family photo shows Julian Assange lying low in Melbourne
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Family photo shows Julian Assange lying low in Melbourne

Assange’s brother says the WikiLeaks founder is adjusting to life outside prison and readying a bid for a presidential pardon.

  • byMatthew Knott
Harris v Trump debate:Five things to watch

Harris v Trump debate:Five things to watch

The prime-time event,which is expected to draw tens of millions of viewers,will be the first time the two candidates have met in person.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
Kamala Harris’ trickiest debate nemesis won’t be Trump

Kamala Harris’ trickiest debate nemesis won’t be Trump

Harris’ most complicated antagonist in the much-anticipated presidential debate will be one that she can’t criticise,question or contradict – Joe Biden.

  • byCarlos Lozada