Trump win emboldens Jan. 6 defendants At least two defendants filed requests to Judge Beryl Howell asking for a postponement of aspects of their cases Salon · Nov 6, 2024
Abortion rights amendment's passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri Abortion rights advocates prevailed in ballot measures in seven states, but that doesn't resolve the issue The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024
Now the Electoral College votes for president – 4 essential reads The voters have cast their ballots, and after those ballots have been counted, and a winner has been projected by news organizations, that’s not the conclusion of the election. The actual outcome of the 2024 presidential election will be determined by the Electoral College. The Conversation · Nov 6, 2024
‘Like watching your house burn down’: Americans in Britain on the shock of Trump’s victory Democrats and Republicans in the UK share their feelings on the seismic events back home – from heartbreak and fear to euphoria The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024
The Guardian view on the return of President Trump: a bleak day for America and the world Editorial: His voters knew what they were getting when they picked him over Kamala Harris. But his opponents cannot despair The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024
Why did voters abandon Kamala Harris? Because they feel trapped – and Trump offered a way out His resounding victory will be blamed on ‘populism’, but that’s lazy thinking. He addressed the key concerns far better than the Democrats did, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakraborrty The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024
Jon Stewart: "This isn't the end" The "Daily Show" host had choice words on a night that filled many with dread and anxiety Salon · Nov 6, 2024
Juan Dalmau Loses Puerto Rico Governor Race Despite Endorsements From Bad Bunny and Rauw Alejandro Dalmau lost to Jennifer González, the candidate for Puerto Rico's New Progressive Party, harshly criticized by high-profile Puerto Ricans during the campaign Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024
The View hosts wear all-black ‘funeral’ attire for post-election episode after Trump win ‘The View’ host Whoopi Goldberg was committed in her refusal to say Donald Trump’s name during post-election episode The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024
What to know about Kamala Harris’s concession speech The vice-president addressed supporters and the country after her defeat by Donald Trump The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024
What does Donald Trump’s win mean for his brand of populist authoritarianism? In the most expensive election in American history, Republicans flipped the Senate, likely tightened their grip on the House of Representatives and returned Donald Trump to the White House. The Conversation · Nov 6, 2024
Climate crisis: what Trump can (and can’t) do Donald Trump will return to lead the world’s largest historical emitter of greenhouse gas. The Conversation · Nov 6, 2024
The Menendez Brothers' Case Faces New Uncertainty After DA Loses Election Against a More Conservative Opponent Nathan Hochman is promising a more thorough reevaluation that could complicate the brothers' freedom. Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024
Spain’s apocalyptic floods: inside the 8 November Guardian Weekly Europe’s latest unnatural disaster. Plus: Gaza fears life without Unrwa aid The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024
Reason · Nov 6, 2024 Bret Stephens (N.Y. Times) on the Causes of Harris's Defeat I liked this piece (by someone who "voted reluctantly for Harris"), and thought I'd pass it along. An excerpt: How,… The post Bret Stephens (N.Y. Times) on the Causes of Harris's Defeat appeared first on Reason.com.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024 Voices: Americans said they were worried about democracy. Then they voted for Trump I’ve spent years defending America to my fellow Europeans. What am I supposed to say now?
Salon · Nov 6, 2024 House election forecast flips to GOP It could take days or longer to count critical votes in California, which is likely to decide House control
International Business Times · Nov 6, 2024 As Musk's Big Trump Bet Pays Off, US Government Faces 'Hardcore' Reform Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is positioned to have sweeping powers in the second Trump administration as a deputy tasked with restructuring government operations using his aggressive approach to business.
The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024 Will Donald Trump destroy US democracy? Unlikely The US system is complex, rigid and set up to prevent tyranny. Still, marginalized groups will face an even more hostile state
The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024 Trump’s election victory throws uncertainty into legal cases he faces Federal proceedings against him will likely wither, and his state felony sentencing now faces a doubtful future
The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024 Liz Cheney, Republican who backed Harris, says US must ‘accept results of elections’ Cheney, who has been a critic of Donald Trump and subject of his threats, says citizens, courts and the media ‘must now be the guardrails of democracy’
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024 The extreme politics that drove Donald Trump to a decisive victory Letters: Readers respond to Rafael Behr’s article on the rise of far-right and nationalist politics
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024 It’s time to reform – or ditch – the electoral college Letters: Robert A Brown and Brian Murtagh respond to an editorial about this ‘antidemocratic relic of the 18th century’
Salon · Nov 6, 2024 In the end, Brian Williams held our hand Election night cable news is designed to keep us on edge. William's low-key "experiment" eased our way into despair
Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024 MAGA Homeschooler Who Called Teachers 'Groomers' Loses Race to Lead North Carolina Public Schools Democrat Maurice "Mo" Green won the election for North Carolina's next Superintendent of Public Instruction on Tuesday against MAGA-supporting Republican challenger Michele Morrow.