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<p>The Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, states that ‘all men are created equal’— but women and slaves were not included. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA</p>

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TP O'Mahony: Liberty may live in our hearts, but it needs laws to protect it

Some may argue safeguards and guardrails of democracy have been blatantly breached by a president with scant regard for constitutional restraints, writes TP O’Mahony

<p>Mayor of San Francisco Daniel Lurie: As we celebrate 41 years of partnership with Cork, we’re reminded of the power of international collaboration. Picture: Hayden Blaz/Wikipedia</p>

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San Francisco's bond with Cork is more than just symbolic

<p>Crowds of Trump supporters descend on the US Capitol Building on January 6, 2021.</p>

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Colin Provost: US ruling raises pointed questions about what presidents will be able to get away with in the future

‘Astonishingly cruel’: Alabama seeks to test execution method on death row ‘guinea pig’

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‘Astonishingly cruel’: Alabama seeks to test execution method on death row ‘guinea pig’

Biden

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Joe Biden’s cruel summer

Mattathias Schwartz: It's Trump's world and his putative heirs have to live in the shadow of his delusions

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Mattathias Schwartz: It's Trump's world and his putative heirs have to live in the shadow of his delusions

Donald Trump

Analysis: Trump cannot count on last-minute deciders to save him

Trump not only needs to convert more undecided voters to his side, but persuade some Biden supporters to come back to him.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2020

Election 2020 Trump Biden Debate

Andrew Hammond: Can Trump still win in the 'United States of Anger'?

The scene is now set for the last big occasion of the US presidential campaign — next week’s final debate. While Joe Biden retains a significant poll lead, and is clear favourite, Donald Trump’s chances of winning remain more significant than many suppose.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2020

Supreme Court Obit Ginsburg

TP O'Mahony: RBG was a giant of the American legal system

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was instrumental in shaping US law and that influence was felt all over the world. She leaves an important legacy and the battle to replace her will be a 'dramatic showdown', with long-lasting effects, writes TP O'Mahony.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2020

Election 2020 Joe Biden

James Oliphant: A 10-point lead in August does not guarantee Biden a November victory

Many of Trump’s opponents are anxious that he will make voting by mail as difficult as possible and that if he loses, the president will not accept the result

Tue, 18 Aug, 2020

Election 2020 Joe Biden VP

Katherine Zappone: Biden must move beyond criticism of Trump and set out his own agenda

Recapturing grassroots will be key as Democrats' optimism grows

Mon, 17 Aug, 2020

Donald Trump

Human rights law only shows depths of Trump's hypocrisy

Given his open disdain for Muslims, Donald Trump’s apparent support for Uighurs incarcerated and tortured in China rings hollow.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2020

Michael Clifford: Trump's exploitation of death penalty a desperate measure

Michael Clifford: Trump's exploitation of death penalty a desperate measure

In one week in Donald Trump’s America, three men were killed by the state for crimes they had all committed up to 30 years ago, writes Michael Clifford

Sun, 26 Jul, 2020