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An LA street artist has built a wall around Trump's Hollywood star

America at its greatest — While Donald Tump and his hordes of loyal supporters have been in Ohio at the Republican National Convention, LA based street artist Plastic Jesus erected a wall to surround the Republican candidate's Hollywood star.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Activism

Where were all the protesters at the Republican Party National Convention?

The calm before the storm — American politics right now is as volatile as it's been for a generation, and Donald Trump - the most volatile of all - has just confirmed his nomination from the GOP. But on the ground in Ohio at the Republican National Convention protests were smaller than expected; is this just the calm before the storm?

Written by: Steve Panovich

Surf

Surf legend Rusty Miller on the rise of Donald Trump

Could surfing help make America great again? — Surfer, activist and elder statesman of surf culture, Rusty Miller, on how America has lost its way - and how surfing could help it find itself once again.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

An idiot's guide to U.S. primary season 2016

Here's what you need to know — We all know that there's an election happening in the U.S. right now, but what exactly is a primary? What makes a delegate super? Can Donald Trump really win? And what does it all mean? Here's an idiot's guide to the U.S. primary process in 2016.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Activism

The activists putting their bodies on the line to stop a Donald Trump victory

No more divide and conquer — When racial justice campaigners heard that Trump was set to talk in their Wisconsin town, they were willing to be arrested to stop his hate-filled rally.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Music

Living on a knife-edge with Savages: a band confronting apathy head-on

Sticking to your guns in a climate of unrest — London’s fiercest post-punk group won’t tell anyone what to think... but they do have one code to live by: ‘Be Involved. Don’t just leave politics to other people.’

Written by: Jade Bremner

Culture

Fear and Trolling on the Campaign Trail

Five political commentators who won’t bore you to death — Finding sharp, insightful voices in an online echo chamber of US political commentary can be difficult. Here are five figures you can rely on for intelligent coverage and scathing wit.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Culture

Video: Everything you need to know about Bernie Sanders - in a hilarious bongo rap

Do the Bernie Bongo — YouTuber Matt Orfalea’s bongo rap tells you more about Bernie Sanders’ all-conquering presidential campaign than any nightly new report.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

Video: Pre-teen dance troupe perform pro-Trump jingle at Florida rally

Satirical gold — With choreography supplied by everyone's embarrassing mother, kid performers USA Freedom Kids sing and dance their own Donald Trump theme song at a Republican rally. Few could doubt their commitment to Sparkle Motion.

Written by: Adam White

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