Larry Hackett
Larry Hackett: On vacation while his state froze, Ted Cruz’s behaviour has exposed a political truth
In the US last week, the only thing more widespread than the brutal weather was the mockery of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz...
Larry Hackett: Donald Trump’s influence is wobbling, but he’s still a cult-like force
Flesh wound, or fatal blow? A break with the past, or even blinder allegiance? A waste of time, or time-release triumph? There’s...
Trump impeachment is the focus – but pay attention to the ‘Which’ Trials
Welcome to the ‘Which’ Trials. Spasms of devotional fervour last week left Republicans and Democrats in the US Congress accusing, defending and...
Larry Hackett: Republican establishment and Trump loyalists go head to head in prizefight
The politicati are squeezing into the ringside seats, eager for the US Republican Party’s imminent cage match between the establishment right wing...
Calming Joe Biden speech soothes a wounded nation. Now, the real repair work begins
Joe Biden’s inaugural speech sought nothing less than to refocus America’s vision of itself, readjusting the distortions, delusions and divisions that have...
The hypocrisy of the ‘patriots’ who stormed Capitol Hill
About 15 years ago, I took my son and a few of his friends to their first ball game at Yankee Stadium,...
Capitol insurrection: American democracy is bruised and sore, so what happens next?
American democracy ran an Iron Man race. It finished bruised and sore, exhausted and a bit exhilarated. It’s probably not a good...
In the Trump presidency’s dying days, a young disciple keeps Trumpism alive
Josh Hawley doesn’t look like a guy who wants to vandalise American democracy. But what choice does a boyish US senator in...
Hollywood is taking a lot of hits. Here’s why it will bounce back
Vaccinations begin, the old are saved, the corner diner reopens, families reunite, life returns to normal: The victory over COVID-19 might just...
Trump, with an appetite for revenge, wants more. It’s happened before
To the vast majority of Americans, Grover Cleveland is just another stout fellow with a pocket-watch and walrus moustache, staring out from...