I am an American woman studying in the UK. When I speak to complete strangers they always ask if I am American or Canadian. I wish I could say Canadian. They always ask; what am I doing here, don’t I miss my family, why did I leave America. Invasive questions for a stranger to ask….
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‘My America is on fire’ – a view from the UK
Harris’ apparent opposition to the death penalty and the death of Marcellus Williams
Vice President Kamala Harris’s decision to run for president raises many issues, one of which is her questionable stance on the death penalty. On 24 September 2024, 55-year-old Marcellus Williams was executed after 20 years on death row despite objections from a prosecutor on the case as well as the victim’s family. While Williams’ death…
How will the US election impact the wider world?
The US is the largest global economy, the biggest trader and the most influential military power. Each state is bigger than most countries, with countless economic resources. The superpower has a stake in the majority of conflicts, social changes and pop culture events. Every step the US takes has an immediate impact on the global…
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in final push for the White House
It’s the final countdown for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as they make one last push for the White House. It’s still too close to call following an incredible campaign that has included Trump’s felony trial, two attempts on his life and the dramatic exit of the incumbent President Biden from the race. Now the…
Home Alone 2, Zoolander and a board game – ten things you didn’t know about Donald Trump
Donald Trump rose to worldwide fame when his surprise victory in the 2016 Presidential election granted him the keys to the White House. Billions will recognise him for his outspoken views and viral moments, but here’s what you might not know about him. Main image courtesy of Gage Skidmore