The Irish Times

Somewhere, Reagan weeps: Republicans are overreaching in the culture war

US Politics: To be un-woke is no doubt an electoral winner. To be anti-woke is riskier

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 15:44

The 10 most targeted books for banning in 2021

Book banning efforts surged in the US last year, focusing on black and LGBTQ+ stories

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 06:00

The battle for the minds of American children

Polarisation of the classroom is dominating US politics

Tue Nov 09 2021 - 21:20

Maureen Dowd: Wokeness derails the Democrats

As the party focuses on the wrong things, many still wonder if Biden is up to the job

Sun Nov 07 2021 - 13:25

Democrats feel the heat after crushing defeat in Virginia governor’s race

Tuesday’s elections paint distressing picture for Biden ahead of next year’s midterms

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 10:10

The Irish Times view on Joe Biden’s troubles: a president who needs some wins

Biden and the Democrats have a genuine battle on their hands against resurgent Republicans

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 00:05

Republican Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race in setback for Biden

Ominous sign for Democrats a year before midterms as Youngkin mines culture wars

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 20:15

Virginia’s ominous warning to Joe Biden and the Democrats

Edward Luce: Glenn Youngkin’s victory gives Republicans a template to retake Congress

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 12:10

Virginia voters head to polls in key governor’s race for Biden

Republican and Democrat neck-and-neck in bellwether contest one year since election

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 15:35

Manchin’s lingering ‘concerns’ on $1.75tn spending package deal blow to Biden

Senator’s latest intervention a setback for US president’s agenda, including climate plans

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 09:51

Biden’s strongest weapon is Donald Trump

While failing to deliver on promises for US, incumbent president still beats predecessor

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 16:28

Virginia governor’s race offers first test of Biden presidency

Defeat would point to potential disaster for Democrats in next year’s midterm elections

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 14:40

Abortion becomes political lightning rod in US after Texas enacts strict law

Court’s decision to decline to stop ban raises concerns Roe vs Wade ruling is under threat

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 16:32