Controversy this week about a cartoon exploiting racist and sexist themes, but it's important not to lose sight of the politics.
Author: Charles Richardson
August election roundup
An occasional feature: today, electoral news from Trinidad & Tobago, Belgium, Ivory Coast and New Zealand
Belarus on the brink
The end is nigh for Belarus's Alexander Lukashenko unless he can draw on external support. It's not clear that it would be in Vladimir Putin's interest to provide it.
Party games in Germany
Germany's centre-left has chosen a moderate to lead it into next year's election. The centre-right may or may not follow suit, but both parties have similar issues to confront – as do their counterparts in other countries.
It’s Harris!
Kamala Harris, not surprisingly, gets the nod to be Joe Biden's running mate. Rarely has the vice-presidency been so important.
Watching media that aren’t
The fact that something calls itself a media organisation doesn't mean that's what it really is. Media Watch last night gave us two clear examples.
Election preview: Trinidad & Tobago
Today's election is in the Caribbean, with Covid-19 again likely to keep many voters away from the polls.
Election preview: Belarus
Alexander Lukashenko, often called the last dictator in Europe, is up for re-election, and things are not quite as predictable as usual.
Three months out, Biden looking good
Both national and state-by-state polling in the US are telling the same story: the Democrats have a clear lead, and if it holds up then regional differences won't matter.
Twilight of the independents
A delayed and easy-to-miss election in Tasmania results in the independents being reduced to a minority in the upper house for the first time.
The World is Not Enough 