Before the US presidential election, 76 American Nobel laureates penned a letter supporting Barack Obama – 29 more than supported John Kerry in 2004. The reasons for this show of support become clear in light of Obama's consistent show of respect...
Sun 23 Nov 2008 by Matthew Hartfield | Read more »
When the world wakes up on 5 November, it will learn who the people of the United States have elected as its new president.It will be a momentous day no matter who is the victor. The end of the most disastrous presidency in recent history is occasion e...
Sun 26 Oct 2008 | Read more »
A Gallup/Washington Post poll published in The Guardian earlier this month has suggested that US voters are overwhelmingly ready to elect an African-American as president. Charting the views of white voters from both parties, the poll suggests views ha...
Sun 26 Oct 2008 by Sarah Clark | Read more »