previous Special Feature, we looked at the intricate ways in which a person’s political participation is tied to their state of health.Studies have shown that individuals with poor self-reported physical and mental health are less likely to cast their votes in elections than those who experience good health.Although it remains unclear why this is the…
DA interim leader John Steenhuisen, flanked by chief whip Natasha Mazzone and national chairperson Ivan Meyer. The DA has communicated its plans for an online elective conference on 31 October.Delegates with access to the internet will participate from home, while those without connectivity will be ferried to venues to participate.The DA said it was considering…
People wait in line to cast their vote in Alexandra during the 2016 Local Government Elections. Cornel van Heerden/Foto24/Gallo Images/Getty Image The Covid-19 pandemic is the Electoral Commission of SA's (IEC) single biggest concern.Experts say next year's local government elections cannot be postponed. Political party leaders will have to unite to ensure a smooth sailing…
By Chris Stokel-Walker A voting machine used during the South Carolina Democratic primary in 2016Sean Rayford/Getty Images Data on millions of US voters is being illegally traded on the dark web as the US is gearing up for the 2020 presidential election. The data could be used to attempt to influence voters. The dark web…
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Welcome to your go-to guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics. We’re tracking everything—from real-life heated rivalries (yes, they exist) to under-the-radar sports and surprise standouts—so you can catch up on all of our coverage in one place. Before the Winter Olympics, you probably had never heard of ski mountaineering, also known as skimo. It’s the
Laurence Olivier, Wuthering Heights (1939) United Artists Laurence Olivier’s performance embodies Heathcliff’s dichotomy of hard and soft. Oliver’s presence on screen is distinguished and sympathetic, given his deep, dark eyes, knife-sharp jaw, and a background in Shakespearean productions that made him a household name. In the 1930s, masculinity was in a crisis (Isn’t it always?).