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February 27, 2026
Nepal election 2026: Who are the main political parties?
In less than a week’s time, on Thursday 5 March, Nepal goes to the polls in a historic election following last year’s deadly Gen Z protests, which toppled the previous government.
Laxman B.K, 13, Pratima Chaudhary, 13, and Ramita Chadara, 14, from the Nepali Newsroom look at the key parties in next week’s election
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February 20, 2026
Nepal election 2026: Balen, from maverick mayor to PM?
Balendra Shah, known simply as Balen – a structural engineer by profession and a rapper by passion – is now the leading candidate to become Nepal’s new prime minister in the election on 5 March.
Samuna B.K from the Nepali Newsroom profiles ex-rapper Balen Shah, who may become Nepal’s new prime minister
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February 13, 2026
Nepal election 2026: Role of Gen Z leaders
Leaders of the Gen Z movement behind the historic protests in Nepal last September are standing for Parliament in the upcoming election on 5 March. Most are representing the Rastriya Swantantra Party (RSP), which is in the spotlight for endorsing Gen Z agendas.
Rakshya B.K. from the Nepali Newsroom introduces the Gen Z leaders taking part in the Nepal election
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February 06, 2026
Nepal election 2026: When is it happening?
Following the Gen Z protests last September, Nepal has had a temporary government under interim prime minister Sushila Karki. The major goal of the current administration is to hold elections in order to bring a new government into office and restore a full parliamentary system after the dissolution of the previous government.
15-year-old Samuna B.K. from the Nepali Newsroom explains the basics of Nepal’s general election in March
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January 01, 2026
Will Zohran Mamdani change American politics?
As Mamdani was sworn in at the subway station beneath New York’s City Hall – the first mayor to deliver the oath with their hand on a Quran – the big question is whether this is a uniquely New York event, or something that will affect American politics in general.
17-year-old Klara Hammudeh analyses the ripples Mamdani’s victory sent through the political landscape
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April 25, 2025
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at universities: everything you need to know
In January, US president Donald Trump issued a flurry of executive orders including two that specifically targeted diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federal government. One specifically targeted actions by former president Joe Biden while the other basically ended DEI programmes within federal government
16-year-old Charlotte Wejchert explains how Trump is cancelling DEI initiatives at US universities
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April 25, 2025
The ‘Trump effect’? How US politics impact the Polish presidential elections
Originally, it seemed that in Poland’s own presidential election it would be Law and Justice that would benefit the most from Trump’s victory, but in recent weeks the situation has changed drastically. The frontrunner remains Rafał Trzaskowski of Civic Platform
Pola Gudowicz and Maja Dobrosielska, both 16, explain how the US is affecting candidates’ chances
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April 18, 2025
How Trump’s new America is changing my plans for the future
Like many, I have often imagined myself living in the United States – the land of the free, where millions work towards the American dream. However, Trump’s version of America makes me question whether I still want to live there in the future
16-year-old Lola Kadas explains why President Trump is failing the American dream
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February 07, 2025
Trump 2.0: What small business owners expect from 2025
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, America’s 34 million small businesses are bracing for what comes next, with a mix of optimism and uncertainty.
15-year-old Arnav Maheshwari interviews Atlanta business owners about Trump’s economic policies
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February 07, 2025
Trump 2.0: Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric turns into action
Trump has now officially taken office and already begun putting his plans into action, signing a flurry of executive orders regarding immigration. Some are as extreme as vowing to end birthright citizenship – the automatic citizenship that is given to anyone born in the US. This is a constitutional right that has long been protected by the 14th Amendment, and the president cannot overturn it alone. More than 20 states have already challenged the order
16-year-old Noa Gomberg dives into the immigration policies that could shape the future of the US
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January 31, 2025
Trump 2.0: What is the future for reproductive rights in the US?
Given Trump’s notoriously inconsistent statements over the years on abortion and broader reproductive rights, it is difficult to create a full and accurate analysis of what might happen once he is in office.
17-year-old Olivia Campbell looks at reproductive rights in the US, with a focus on Project 2025
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January 31, 2025
Trump 2.0: How will you be affected by Trumponomics?
During his campaign, Trump claimed he would revitalise the US economy, pointing to lower prices of goods during his previous presidency as evidence. As a result, many Americans voted for him in hopes of solving their financial struggles. What policies did they endorse? How effective will “Trumponomics” be?
16-year-old Noah Saphier outlines the key elements of the new president’s economic policy
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January 24, 2025
Trump 2.0: Could Trump actually ban the Department of Education?
Trump’s remarks are deeply rooted in the Republican belief that the government has used the DOE as a tool for indoctrinating classrooms with “liberal ideologies”. Since winning the presidency in November, he’s promised to “cut federal funding for any school pushing critical race theory, radical gender ideology, and other inappropriate racial, sexual, or political content on our children”
17-year-old Reva Sobti looks at what might happen to the US education system under Trump
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January 24, 2025
Trump 2.0: What has happened since Trump took office?
On Monday (20 January), Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, making a dramatic return to the Oval Office. In the days beforehand, Trump orchestrated key moves behind the scenes, then delivered an inaugural address packed with familiar campaign promises, and capped off his first day with a stream of executive orders. Trump’s approach to his second administration promises to be anything but quiet
17-year-old Emily Dorman explains the new president’s whirlwind of executive orders and promises
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December 26, 2024
Trump picks inexperienced loyalists for his top team
Trump’s picks have sparked controversy across the political spectrum. While some will face heated Senate confirmation battles, others will be appointed automatically. What stands out about his selections to date is what they share in common: they are extreme, inexperienced and unwaveringly loyal to Trump himself. As he assembles his ‘MAGA Avengers’, the question arises: will this set a precedent for future presidents to prioritise loyalty over ethics and experience when making key appointments?
17-year-old Emily Dorman analyses the president-elect’s controversial choices for key government jobs
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November 12, 2024
America votes! How has the election changed checks and balances in the US?
On November 5, 2024, not only the president of the United States but also several other federal officials were elected: 34 seats in the Senate and all 435 seats in the House of Representatives were up for re-election. Also, ten states held referendums on abortion rights. So, how will the results change American politics?
16-year-old Klara Hammudeh explains what Trump’s victory means for US politics
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November 08, 2024
America votes! A cliffhanger night at the vote count in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Voting is just one step in an elaborate logistical effort. Before the polling stations open, the behind-the-scenes preparations last months, but the most challenging part happens once the doors to precincts have closed − and Harbingers’ Magazine saw the vote count up close
16 year-old Klara Hammudeh reports on the logistics behind voting in the US elections
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November 06, 2024
America votes! Trump wins second term as US president
In a striking turn, a candidate who has been impeached for inciting violence against Congress, convicted of 34 felonies, and regarded as a threat by many in his own administration has prevailed over a historic bid for the first female president—a symbolic loss for women worldwide
17 year-old Emily Dorman on Trump’s extraordinary comeback as he declares victory in the US election
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November 05, 2024
America votes! Polls open after Harris and Trump make last push for Pennsylvania
On the eve of the election, both the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, and the Democratic contender, vice president Kamala Harris, held rallies in Pennsylvania, a key swing state that could determine the next US president. Harbingers’ Magazine was with a camera at Harris’s final rally
16 year-old Klara Hammudeh reports on the rally frenzy of the election eve
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November 05, 2024
America votes! Key things you need to know about the Harris-Trump showdown
On Tuesday November 5, at 6am ET, polling stations will open throughout the United States, and 240 million Americans will be eligible to elect the 47th president of the US (together with the vice president) and also who will take all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 of the 100 seats in the Senate
16-year-old Klara Hammudeh explains what really matters in the presidential election
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November 01, 2024
Doug and Melania: Who are the spouses of the presidential candidates?
With the US election only a few days away, both presidential campaigns are making a final push to connect with voters. While Donald Trump and Kamala Harris take center stage, behind the scenes are dedicated supporters, including their spouses, building enthusiasm
17 year-old Emily Dorman profiles the next first lady or first gentleman of the United States
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October 31, 2024
What I found retracing Steinbeck’s steps in The Grapes of Wrath
Back in June, fascinated by the sensory richness and moving power of Steinbeck’s writing, and finding parallels between the socioeconomic and climate-related conditions of immigrants today and the migrants of the 1930s, I embarked on my own quest across the “Mother Road” of Route 66
17 year-old Justin Sau finds links between the migrant workers of the 1930s and today
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October 31, 2024
Harris or Trump? It all depends on the peculiarities of the US electoral system
The result of the 2024 US presidential election lies in the hands of just seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These are considered swing states because the margins between whether they will vote Democratic or Republican are very narrow, meaning they could swing either way
16 year-old Noah Saphier explains why the US election hinges on how people vote in just seven states
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October 31, 2024
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have endorsed Kamala Harris. So who’s backing Trump?
You may have noticed that the 2024 US presidential campaigns have embraced various modern trends to connect to young voters. From playful TikTok edits to sharp Twitter roasts, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have leveraged distinct strategies to align with pop culture. Yet, one classic strategy that both parties continue to rely on is endorsements and collaborations with public figures
17 year-old Emily Dorman explains the impact of celebrity endorsements on the US election
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October 24, 2024
The Trump campaign: A view on the ground
Back in August, three weeks after Joe Biden dropped out of the race to become the next US president, I went to Asheville, North Carolina to experience Donald Trump’s campaign first-hand. It was a valuable insight into the support that the Republican candidate attracts, especially as North Carolina is seen as one of the seven key swing states that could determine the outcome of the November election
17 year-old Fryderyk Boniecki’s first-hand experience of a Trump rally in North Carolina
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October 24, 2024
Moving on from the past: Abortion should be a constitutional right
Ahead of the US election, abortion rights are a crucial issue for many young women—including myself. Here's a look back at the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v Wade, the consequences so far, and where presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on abortion
17 year-old Alia Saphier explains the controversy around abortion rights in the US
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October 17, 2024
Who won the vice presidential debate?
On Tuesday, October 1, JD Vance and Tim Walz—the Republican and Democratic vice presidential candidates—faced off in their much-anticipated first and only live televised debate
17 year-old Emily Dorman assesses the debate between VP candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz
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October 03, 2024
Gen Z’s new trend of mocking politicians is both bizarre and hilarious
People making and engaging with these videos are simply returning the same tone set by the politicians themselves. The strange rivalry and barrage of insults between the two adversaries encourages people to make fun of them in a similar way
17 year-old Cressida Anness-Lorenz looks at how the US election has sparked new political satire
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September 26, 2024
Why is Trump’s running mate so unpopular?
So, how did JD Vance become so deeply unpopular? My answer is simple: he’s not likable. At every opportunity to connect with voters, he has missed the mark
17 year-old Emily Dorman explains Vance’s failure to appeal to voters in the upcoming US election
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September 19, 2024
Would you trade Georgia for Nevada? The game of chess behind the US election
With the Harris administration making a surprising comeback in polls the race is closer and more heated than ever to concentrate campaign efforts on the areas that will make the most significant difference in the election results - swing states
17 year-old Justin Sau outlines the key states to look out for in the 2024 election.
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September 05, 2024
These Kamala Harris memes are so confusing, girl
By now, there are two types of people in the world: those who embrace the rise of Kamala Harris memes, and those who struggle to understand the online flurry of coconut tree emojis and pop remixes using clips of Harris’s philosophical thoughts on life. This article is for people in either group
14 year-old Helena Bruździak explains the Gen Z memes about US presidential candidate Kamala Harris
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August 29, 2024
The US presidential debate left me disappointed, not inspired
Following the presidential debate, many Americans ended the night feeling like the global laughing stock of politics. Our politicians were too busy name-calling and slandering each other to reassure any of us voters that our country has a bright future ahead
17 year-old Emily Dorman assesses the unsatisfactory Trump and Biden election debate on 27 June
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August 03, 2024
Certainly not ‘fell out of a coconut tree.’ Who is Kamala Harris – and could she defeat Trump?
Although polls indicate that Trump is leading in the race – and Harris herself warns that the Democrats are the “underdog” – there are signs that things could turn in her favour, offering the current vice president a chance to become the first female US president.
15 year-old Nell Dethloff profiles VP Kamala Harris
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July 22, 2024
Joe Biden quits the presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris
Four months before the election and almost a month after a disappointing performance during a debate, President Joe Biden withdrew from the race for the second term in the White House and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
17 year-old Jefferson He reports on the unprecedented turn in American politics
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July 21, 2024
Trump rallies thousands in Michigan: ‘We will build American by American, we will hire American’
Harbingers’ Magazine spoke to Trump’s supporters – and critics – at MAGA’s first rally after the assassination attempt.
17 year-old Jefferson He and 15 year-old Nell Dethloff report from Grand Rapids, Michigan
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July 20, 2024
Trump and Vance kept silent on abortion at RNC, in effort to secure more women’s votes
Donald Trump and JD Vance did not mention reproductive rights even once during their acceptance speeches at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
15 year-old Nell Dethloff on the political strategy behind top Republicans’ silence on abortion
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July 19, 2024
‘Working-class boy born far from the halls of power’ Who is JD Vance, the Republicans’ VP candidate?
Once a staunch critic of former president Donald Trump, Ohio senator James David Vance is now his running mate in the presidential race.
17 year-old Jefferson He profiles Trump’s pick for vice president
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July 18, 2024
Trump dominates political landscape at Republican convention overshadowed by assassination attempt
Two days after an assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the ex-president took the stage at the National Republican Convention.
17 year-old Jefferson He reports on key events from the National Republican Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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July 16, 2024
Navigating the US-China rivalry: Trump and Biden’s divergent strategies in the Asia-Pacific region
The debates between candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump have frequently touched on their respective approaches to managing rivalry with China. This focus underscores the increasing prominence of US-China relations in American political and strategic thinking
19 year-old Maciej Cebula compares Trump’s and Biden’s strategies on US-China relations, focusing on trade, military, technology, and Asia-Pacific diplomacy
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July 16, 2024
How the US election could impact tackling climate change
As US President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump race for the White House, the results of the November 5 election will strongly impact the global response to climate change
17 year-old Jefferson He analyses the link between the White House and greenhouse gas emissions
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July 12, 2024
Biden mixes up his words at the NATO Summit
Biden suffered multiple word mistakes while giving a press conference alongside the closing day of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) summit in Washington, furthering the question as to whether he is fit for another four years as US President
16 year-old Noah Saphier reports on day three of the NATO Summit
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July 12, 2024
Trump distances himself from Project 2025 amid Democratic backlash
Following increased focus of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign on the program, the Republican candidate has refuted claims linking him to the project in a post on Truth Social
19 year-old Maciej Cebula reports on Trump's latest remarks in the presidential campaign
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July 12, 2024
World leaders are working on ‘Trump-proofing’ NATO
On Day two of the NATO Summit, happening in Washington DC, the world leaders have mainly focused on aiding Ukraine and continuously providing help to Ukraine even after the election
17 year-old Jefferson He reports on the decision making of ‘Trump-proofing’ NATO from Washington DC
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July 11, 2024
Day 1 of the NATO Summit: support for Ukraine and Biden’s redemption
The Summit will introduce further NATO commitments for Ukraine. US President Joe Biden declared the alliance “stronger than ever” and said: “Russia will not prevail. Ukraine will prevail”
17 year-old Justin Sau recaps the first day of discussions at the 2024 NATO Summit
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July 10, 2024
US 2024 elections: Is this the end of American support for Ukraine?
Planned for November 5, the US presidential election is poised to significantly impact Eastern Europe, especially given the pivotal roles of Ukraine and NATO in the region’s security dynamics. The results are set to shape the country’s transatlantic future and relations
16 year-old Klaudia Bacza analyses the potential results of the US elections and the impact of the NATO summit on the war in Ukraine
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July 08, 2024
Is Biden capable of resurrecting his campaign? The president seems to be ‘not going anywhere’
As the elections rapidly approach November 5, the world awaits Biden’s plans to not only defend his position on the ballot against his party but also secure the presidency
17 year-old Christian Yeung examines Biden’s attempts to stay in power following the presidential debate
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July 08, 2024
Will Biden go bye-then? Who would step in if he drops out?
With clips going viral and concerns all over social media, it seems that many Democrats have come to a similar conclusion following the recent presidential debate on June 27; Biden is too old and not in the right mind to run the country for the next four years
16 year-old Noah Saphier on the current candidates that could replace Biden on the Democratic ticket
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July 06, 2024
Trump versus the United States: the US fight against Trump stays alive amid immunity decision
A famous story proclaimed far and wide throughout the United States, even today, is the one of Washington rejecting the establishment of a monarchy by resigning as president. But now, around 248 years later, the constitutional government we were once so protective of is shifting towards what some may call a monarchy
17 year-old Alia Saphier on the implications of absolute immunity being granted to the president
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July 06, 2024
Democrats are between a rock and a hard place, but losing to Trump is not an option
There are many arguments against why Joe Biden should not run for the second term as the President of the United States, and most of them are valid. But there are millions of people, both in the US and around the world, who are terrified of the perspective of Trump returning to the White House - and young people are a significant part of this group
Teenagers of the Washington DC Newsroom explain candidate concerns ahead of the US presidential race
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June 20, 2024
Decoding ‘Bidenomics’ and its role in the US election
With the US election looming in November, economic policies are taking centre stage in re-election campaign bids. ‘Bidenomics’ is both a source of fiery criticism and fervent support for the president, but what does it actually mean for Americans?
16 year-old Camilla Savelieva explains the intricacies of President Biden’s economic policies
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May 02, 2024
Gen Z’s opportunity to shape America: The current state of the 2024 US Elections
This November, Americans will cast their votes to determine who will serve as president for the next four years, marking one of the most polarized election cycles in the nation's history. With over 8mn more Gen Z voters since the 2022 midterms, young voters hold the power to significantly impact the result
17 year-old Emily Dorman explains Gen Z’s position on this year’s US presidential election
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December 15, 2023
Four key takeaways from the US Republican presidential debate
The race is on for the next US president and seven candidates are battling it out to win the top seat. Here are the key takeaways and topics from the Republican presidential debate
17 year-old Aleksandra Lasek reports on American right’s internal debate
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August 18, 2023
The US 2024 election, explained
The US 2024 election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The winner will be inaugurated in January, 2025. As the presidential election day approaches, Harbingers Magazine takes a closer look
17 year-old Aleksandra Lasek outlines all the important information you need to know

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