Uganda's president, in office for 35 years, is again seeking re-election. His record would look a lot better if he'd known to quit while he was ahead.
Category: Media
It all starts with Florida
The 2000 disputed election in Florida continues to cast a long shadow over the electoral process in the United States.
Moral equivalence, convention edition
Obscuring the difference between violent protests and mainstream centre-left politics is a dangerous game, even when it's done in the service of liberal goals.
Cartooning for a cause
Controversy this week about a cartoon exploiting racist and sexist themes, but it's important not to lose sight of the politics.
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.
Oh, all right then: Eden-Monaro
By-elections rarely produce interesting results, and last week's in Eden-Monaro was no exception. A quick explanation for the lack of surprise.
No more Bleeding Hearts
A libertarian blog folds, but its project is more important than ever.
The impossibility of media balance
No-one is surprised to find that politicians lie. But how should the media respond when a particular side of politics inhabits an entire ecosystem of lies?
Final numbers in Ukraine
Ukraine's new parliament will be very much to the president's liking, with his party demonstrating strong support across the country.
Taiwanese voters give peace a chance
Local elections in Taiwan suggest dissatisfaction with the incumbents and a preference for improving relations with mainland China.
