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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’

The Guardian - UK · 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

Salon · 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.

Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024

OPINION - Suzanne Moore: America is a wild country where progress for women is now in reverse

Weird won. So, get over it. When Tim Walz called Trump and Vance “weird” we laughed as it keyed into something that we already thought. These weird, creepy men with no respect for women, Trump found liable for sexual assault, who would vote for them? Fascists? Sexists? Racists?

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024

'President Musk': Inside Donald Trump and the billionaire's bromance

The 47th President of the United States and the world’s richest man have shown they’re in it for the long haul

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024

Republicans Hope Trump Sweep Will Give Party Full Power In Congress

US President-elect Donald Trump can seize untrammeled power in Washington should his Republicans gain full control of Congress, a feat his party may well achieve as it leads the race for the House of Representatives.

International Business Times · Nov 6, 2024

Milei, Bukele and Other Latin American Leaders Promptly Congratulate Trump on His Victory

The list also includes president Braziluan Lula da Silva and Panama's Jose Raúl Mulino but not Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum

Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024

MAGA evangelical leader behind get-out-the-vote nonprofit charged with child porn

Just before the hard drive full of child sex abuse materials was discovered, Yates wrote an op-ed complaining about ‘sexually deviant’ messaging aimed at children

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024

Trump's Climate Denial And Green Rollbacks Poised To Fuel Warming

Donald Trump's election victory puts a climate change denier back in the White House, poised to dismantle his predecessor's green policies and jeopardize global efforts to curb human-caused warming.

International Business Times · Nov 6, 2024

Election 2024: Where Is Abortion Now Legal and Where Is It Illegal in the United States?

In the 2024 election, it wasn't just the next host of the White House that was up for election. Citizens of 10 states in the United States had the opportunity to vote on amendments related to abortion rights, seeking to secure or limit reproductive freedom in their state constitutions.

Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024