Author Archives: Gary Younge
3 days ago
Republicans out to get Obama
THE thing people often forget about the story of the boy who cried wolf was that, at the end of the day, there was a wolf. For the past six years—since Barack Obama announced his presidential intentions—Republicans have been crying themselves hoarse
THE thing people often forget about the story of the boy who cried wolf was that, at the end of the day, there was a wolf. For the past six years—since Barack Obama announced his presidential intentions—Republicans have been crying themselves hoarse
12th February, 2013
Obama risks credibility over drones
ON JAN 27, CBS aired an interview with the newly inaugurated President Barack Obama and his outgoing secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, during which the president faced accusations that under his watch
ON JAN 27, CBS aired an interview with the newly inaugurated President Barack Obama and his outgoing secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, during which the president faced accusations that under his watch
15th January, 2013
Iraq lessons have been forgotten
In April 1968 a squad from the US 9th infantry division in Vietnam hit a tripwire, triggering a landmine. In the troop carrier were two brothers, Chuck and Tom Hagel. Chuck freed an unconscious Tom from the wreckage and both were evacuated
In April 1968 a squad from the US 9th infantry division in Vietnam hit a tripwire, triggering a landmine. In the troop carrier were two brothers, Chuck and Tom Hagel. Chuck freed an unconscious Tom from the wreckage and both were evacuated
11th December, 2012
Those who would cancel a promise to black America
One of the rare moments of enthusiasm at the Republican convention this year was when former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice evoked her life story as an example of the innate genius within the American spirit that enables the country to overcome every challenge it faces.
One of the rare moments of enthusiasm at the Republican convention this year was when former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice evoked her life story as an example of the innate genius within the American spirit that enables the country to overcome every challenge it faces.
19th October, 2012
Self-assured Obama recovers
BARACK Obama had one thing going for him coming into this debate: he couldn’t be any worse than the last time. Mitt Romney had one drawback: he apparently couldn’t be any better.
BARACK Obama had one thing going for him coming into this debate: he couldn’t be any worse than the last time. Mitt Romney had one drawback: he apparently couldn’t be any better.
9th October, 2012
Americans deserve a better choice
At a dinner table in Akron, Ohio, recently half a dozen Democratic activists took a break from trashing Ralph Nader for allowing a Bush victory in 2000 to discuss the material benefits of Barack Obama’s first term. One had been able to keep his children on his healthcare plan after graduation; another with a pre-existing
At a dinner table in Akron, Ohio, recently half a dozen Democratic activists took a break from trashing Ralph Nader for allowing a Bush victory in 2000 to discuss the material benefits of Barack Obama’s first term. One had been able to keep his children on his healthcare plan after graduation; another with a pre-existing
7th October, 2012
It is time for Obama to show some anger
LONDON: The appeal of any presidential candidate, argued Richard Nixon’s speechwriter, Raymond Price, is based on a “gut reaction, unarticulated, non-analytical, a product of the…
LONDON: The appeal of any presidential candidate, argued Richard Nixon’s speechwriter, Raymond Price, is based on a “gut reaction, unarticulated, non-analytical, a product of the…
16th September, 2012
Greece needs extension on fiscal pledges
ATHENS, Sept 15: Greece needs a two-year extension from its international creditors to meet fiscal pledges, and a liquidity boost from the European Central Bank, said Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.
ATHENS, Sept 15: Greece needs a two-year extension from its international creditors to meet fiscal pledges, and a liquidity boost from the European Central Bank, said Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.
11th September, 2012
The most racially polarised US election ever
LONDON: As Republicans were promoting themselves as a multiracial party from the platform in Tampa two weeks ago, an ugly incident on the convention floor suggested not everyone had got the memo. From the podium a range of speakers of Haitian, Mexican, Cuban and Indian descent spoke of how their parents had
LONDON: As Republicans were promoting themselves as a multiracial party from the platform in Tampa two weeks ago, an ugly incident on the convention floor suggested not everyone had got the memo. From the podium a range of speakers of Haitian, Mexican, Cuban and Indian descent spoke of how their parents had
7th September, 2012
Clinton makes speech that Obama needed most
CHARLOTTE (USA): Say what you want about Bill Clinton — and people do — but he gives good convention. And so he should. The last time he didn't address a convention was 1984. He knows which delegates’ buttons to press because he sewed so many of them on himself.
CHARLOTTE (USA): Say what you want about Bill Clinton — and people do — but he gives good convention. And so he should. The last time he didn't address a convention was 1984. He knows which delegates’ buttons to press because he sewed so many of them on himself.
30th August, 2012
Republicans must change Romney’s image
TAMPA (United States): “Politics is theatre,” said the late Harvey Milk. “It doesn’t matter if you win. You make a statement. You say, ‘I’m here, pay attention to me.'”
TAMPA (United States): “Politics is theatre,” said the late Harvey Milk. “It doesn’t matter if you win. You make a statement. You say, ‘I’m here, pay attention to me.'”
31st July, 2012
Republicans’ weird worldview
THE dramatic turning point in the career of Will McAvoy, the once inoffensive network anchor in the new hit drama The Newsroom, comes when he’s asked to explain why America is the best country in the world.
THE dramatic turning point in the career of Will McAvoy, the once inoffensive network anchor in the new hit drama The Newsroom, comes when he’s asked to explain why America is the best country in the world.
19th June, 2012
American voters want someone to reflect upon their frailties
WASHINGTON: In June 1979 Jimmy Carter’s pollster, Patrick Caddell, wrote the president a devastating memo. Inflation was at 11 per cent. Unemployment, the price of oil and tension with Iran was rising.
WASHINGTON: In June 1979 Jimmy Carter’s pollster, Patrick Caddell, wrote the president a devastating memo. Inflation was at 11 per cent. Unemployment, the price of oil and tension with Iran was rising.
5th June, 2012
Democrats miss their moment
THERE is a degree of hyperbole one comes to expect from American activists around election time. Given the level of polarisation, this is hardly surprising. Every vote, you’re told, is about liberty, justice,
THERE is a degree of hyperbole one comes to expect from American activists around election time. Given the level of polarisation, this is hardly surprising. Every vote, you’re told, is about liberty, justice,
