YouTube will no longer take down false claims about U.S. elections
YouTube announced on June 2 that it will no longer take down video that make false claims about the legitimacy of U.S. elections.Lionel Bonaventure/AFP via Getty Images YouTube will no longer remove videos falsely claiming the 2020 U.S. presidential election was stolen, reversing a policy put in place in the contentious weeks following the 2020 vote.
R.F.K. Jr. Draws Another $8 Million From His Running Mate, Nicole Shanahan
Silicon Valley investor Nicole Shanahan has donated $10 million overall to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign, greatly aiding their expensive ballot access and debate stage goals. [ more ]
Biden and Trump-Hating Voters Aren't Wild About RFK Jr. Either
The 'double haters' constituency of voters who dislike both major-party candidates is back at 2016 levels, posing a significant factor in the upcoming elections. [ more ]
Finland's way into Nato clears as hold-out Turkey votes in favour
Turkey's parliament has approved a bill to allow Finland to join Nato, clearing the way for Helsinki to join the western defence alliance as war rages in Ukraine.The Turkish parliament was the last among the 30 members of the alliance to ratify Finland's membership, after Hungary's legislature approved a similar bill this week.
Maine Brings US "One Step Closer" to Ending Electoral College by Joining National Popular Vote Compact
Maine became the 18th jurisdiction to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, aiming to eliminate the influence of the Electoral College in presidential elections. [ more ]
Live Updates: Trump's Criminal Trial to Resume With More Jury Selection
A convicted individual may run for president in the U.S., facing unique legal challenges and no formal restrictions, potentially setting uncharted legal precedents. [ more ]
Florida, once considered to sit out of the 2024 election, is now gaining attention due to abortion-related rulings and Biden's campaign strategy.
Biden's campaign sees an opportunity in Florida after the state's Supreme Court upheld an abortion ban and approved a proposed amendment for abortion rights. [ more ]
Death of Alexei Navalny decimates the Russian opposition
Alexei Navalny's death has further weakened the Russian opposition, which has faced assassinations, imprisonment, and exile under Putin's regime.
Navalny's death comes just before the official launch of presidential campaigning, where Putin is expected to win due to lack of alternatives and his government's control over the state apparatus. [ more ]
In Finland, the existential threat' of Russia looms and US rescue is far from certain | John Kampfner
Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin first met in Tampere, Finland in 1905 to plan the overthrow of the tsar and the Russian empire.
The Lenin Museum in Tampere tells the story of this secret meeting, but has also changed its exhibits to reflect Finland's changing relations with Russia. [ more ]
Finns go to the polls to elect a new president at an unprecedented time for the NATO newcomer
Finland is electing a new president at a time when it is a NATO member and its eastern border with Russia is closed.
The president of Finland holds executive power in formulating foreign and security policy, particularly with countries outside the European Union. [ more ]
Face reality, 'democracy advocate' Biden: Taiwan is already independent
Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party won an unprecedented third straight presidential victory in Saturday's elections.
President-elect William Lai and his vice-presidential running mate, Bi-khim Hsiao, are savvy and experienced, capable of leading Taiwan through potentially perilous times ahead. [ more ]
Smugglers are bringing migrants to a remote Arizona crossing, overwhelming agents
The U.S. Border Patrol is overwhelmed by a shift in human smuggling routes, leading to an influx of migrants along Arizona's southern border.
The government has closed the international crossing between Lukeville, Arizona, and Sonoyta, Mexico, to free up resources to address the migrant surge. [ more ]
Putin, eyeing reelection, signs law to allow voting in occupied Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to hold the presidential election in occupied Ukrainian territory in March, ensuring his continued rule until at least 2030.
The electoral system in Russia is rigged, making Putin's victory in the upcoming election inevitable.
Speculation in Russia centers around who will be part of the initiative group to nominate Putin, including names like a nationalistic singer and an 86-year-old astronaut. [ more ]
Bolsonaro to Face Trial Over Electoral Fraud Claims
The News Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, is scheduled to go on trial this month on charges that he abused his power as president to make baseless attacks against Brazil's election systems.If convicted, he would be ineligible to run for office for eight years.A panel of seven judges in Brazil's electoral court will decide the case, which is scheduled to start on June 22.
Bolsonaro to Face Trial Over Electoral Fraud Claims
The News Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, is scheduled to go on trial this month on charges that he abused his power as president to make baseless attacks against Brazil's election systems.If convicted, he would be ineligible to run for office for eight years.A panel of seven judges in Brazil's electoral court will decide the case, which is scheduled to start on June 22.
When Fox News's ratings plummeted in the aftermath of the 2020 election, a panic ensued internally.Network executives scrambled to lure back angry viewers from alternative outlets as top hosts privately fumed that the network wasn't doing enough to cauterize the wound by indulging, if not outright promoting, Donald Trump's delusional claims of a stolen election.
Turkey election: Voters in Germany start casting ballots DW 04/27/2023
Turkish nationals living in Germany started casting their votes for Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections on Thursday.The elections, with the first round of voting on May 14 in Turkey, pose what some observers say is the toughest test so far for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been in power for 20 years.
Le Pen's opposition to pension reform, focus on public order pays off' in polls
FRANCE IN TURMOIL National Rally (RN) leader Marine Le Pen (L) sits in France's National Assembly on March 7, 2023.Thomas Samson, AFP Marine Le Pen's far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally or RN) party hopes to use the national crisis to continue its long ascent in French politics, adopting a balancing act as its strategy.
United Auto Workers Usher In New Era of Leadership
The United Auto Workers union has opened a new chapter in its storied history, and it may end up looking a lot like its combative past.Over the weekend, the 88-year-old union confirmed that an outsider, Shawn Fain, had prevailed in a hotly contested election for president, ousting the incumbent.An electrician whose father and grandfathers were also U.A.W. members, Mr. Fain has promised to take a tough negotiating line for increased wages in contract talks this year with the three Detroit automakers.
Twitter Failing To Deal With Child Sexual Abuse Material, Says Stanford Internet Observatory - Social Media Explorer
Twitter's logo can be seen on the outside of its headquarters.The Twitter logo is displayed on the exterior of Twitter headquarters.... [+] Getty Images Twitter has failed to remove images of child sexual abuse over recent months-even though they were flagged as such, a new report will allege this week.
Millennials Are Not an Exception. They've Moved to the Right.
Fifteen years ago, a new generation of young voters propelled Barack Obama to a decisive victory that augured a new era of Democratic dominance.Fifteen years later, those once young voters aren't so young and aren't quite so Democratic.Chart showing the share of voters of different age groups who voted for a Republican candidate in the 2012 versus the 2020 presidential elections.
Draft GOP autopsy of 2022 midterms urges candidates to stop rehashing old grievances'
A draft Republican autopsy report on the party's worse-than-expected showing in the 2022 midterm elections urges GOP candidates to move past complaints about how the 2020 and 2022 elections were run a clear criticism of former President Donald Trump, who continues to falsely claim his loss was a result of widespread voter fraud.
Emmanuel Macron faces no-confidence votes as pressure builds from pension protests
A woman holds a placard depicting French President Emmanuel Macron sitting on garbage cans that reads, "king of trash" during a protest in Paris, Friday, March 17, 2023.Lewis Joly/AP PARIS A parody photo appearing on protest signs and online in France shows President Emmanuel Macron sitting on piles of garbage.
Macron's leadership at risk amid tensions over pension plan
By Sylvie Corbett | The Associated Press PARIS (AP) A parody photo appearing on protest signs and online in France shows President Emmanuel Macron sitting on piles of garbage.It's both a reference to the trash going uncollected with Paris sanitation workers on strike and to what many French people think about their leader.
Former VP Mike Pence Is Trending On Twitter, But Not For The Best Reasons - Social Media Explorer
ARLINGTON VA. - AUGUST 9, 2017: U.S. Vice president Mike Pence announced the Trump Administration plan ... [+] Getty Images Here we go again.As presidential hopefuls such as Ron DeSantis, and the former president Donald Trump officially announce their bids for the presidency in 2024 we have already entered the dark zone of constant personal criticism and attacks.
French court upholds three-year sentence for ex-president Sarkozy
The great-nephew of French 'first lady' Brigitte Macron, who runs the family's main chocolate shop, has been beaten up in an apparent politically motivated assault, police and family sources said on Tuesday.Published: 16 May 2023 15:22 CEST Jean-Baptiste Trogneux was set upon by anti-government protesters on Monday evening outside the famed Trogneux chocolate shop in Amiens, northern France, his father told AFP.
Boss of Brigitte Macron's family chocolate shop beaten up
The great-nephew of French 'first lady' Brigitte Macron, who runs the family's main chocolate shop, has been beaten up in an apparent politically motivated assault, police and family sources said on Tuesday.Published: 16 May 2023 15:22 CEST This photograph taken in 2017, shows a general view of the Jean Trogneux chocolate shop in Amiens, northern France.
Brigitte Macron relative beaten up at family's chocolate shop
The French president's wife, Brigitte Macron, has denounced an attack on her great-nephew, who was beaten up outside her family's chocolate shop in an apparent politically motivated assault.Jean-Baptiste Trogneux was returning to his apartment on Monday evening above the Trogneux chocolate shop that he runs in Amiens in northern France, when he was set upon by anti-government protesters.
Relative of Brigitte Macron assaulted by anti-govt protesters at family shop
Pictured is the chocolate shop owned by French First Lady Brigitte Macron's grandnephew Jean-Baptiste Trogneux, who was attacked a day before by anti-government protesters, in Amiens on May 16, 2023.Denis Charlet, AFP A relative of French first lady Brigitte Macron has been beaten up outside her family's chocolate shop in an apparent politically motivated assault that sparked widespread condemnation on Tuesday.
Polls are open in Turkey's tightly fought election which could oust President Erdogan
A woman votes at a polling station in Ankara, Turkey, Sunday, May 14, 2023.Voters in Turkey go to the polls on Sunday for pivotal parliamentary and presidential elections that are expected to be tightly contested and could be the biggest challenge Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces in his two decades in power.
Fred Siegel, Urban Historian and a Former Liberal, Is Dead at 78
Fred Siegel, a passionate urban historian whose rejection of the liberal establishment's response to crime, poverty and public civility transformed him from a spokesman for the Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern in 1972 to a voter for Donald J. Trump in 2020, died on Sunday at his home in Brooklyn.
France braces for more unrest after Macron passes pension reform by decree
A protest against the French government's pension reform on Thursday in a street in Marseille.CHRISTOPHE SIMON (AFP) France has entered a moment of political and social unrest.French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to pass his unpopular pension reform via decree instead of putting it to a vote in the National Assembly has placed him and his government in a precarious position.
Bola Tinubu, a Political Godfather' in Nigeria, Sought the Presidency for Years
The winner of Nigeria's presidential election, Bola Tinubu, is a divisive figure in Africa's most populous country.Mr. Tinubu is revered by some as a political wizard and the man who turned around the fortunes of Lagos, Nigeria's labyrinthine megacity.His supporters are hoping he can repeat that performance on a national level.
This article includes spoilers for the most recent episode of Succession.In Sunday's episode of Succession, a TV network sold out democracy.The most implausible part of the story was how high a price the sellers got for it.In the episode America Decides, the heirs to the conservative media empire Waystar Royco helped Jeryd Mencken, a Nazi-curious presidential candidate, claim a violence-tainted election by ordering their cable-news network to call it for him.
We're against LGBT': Erdogan targets gay and trans people ahead of critical Turkish election
At campaign rallies across Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has missed no opportunity to attack gay and trans people.We are against the LGBT, he told one rally near the Black Sea.Family is sacred to us a strong family means a strong nation.At another rally earlier this month, Erdogan accused every party in Turkey's opposition coalition of being LGBT.
Macron forces through pension reform, shunning parliament
Protests rage as the French leader bypasses opposition and uses a special constitutional power to raise the retirement age.President Emmanuel Macron has shunned the French Parliament and opted to push through a highly unpopular pension reform bill that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.The French leader wants to raise the retirement age so workers put more money into the system, which the government says is on course to run a deficit.
Richard Joseph: Nigeria's electoral democracy seeks to find its footing after contentious election
President Joe Biden, in his March 5 visit to Selma, Alabama, reaffirmed his administration's commitment to supporting democracy and protecting voting rights.This commitment echoed loudly in Africa's largest democracy, which experienced a contentious presidential election on Feb. 25.In response to an avalanche of criticism, the government postponed for one week the voting for state governors and assemblies.
Erdogan hints Turkey may ratify Finland's NATO membership
Turkey and Hungary are the only NATO members that are yet to ratify the accession of Finland and Sweden.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suggested that Ankara could soon ratify Finland's application to join NATO and allow the country to join the military alliance separately from Sweden.Alarmed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago, Finland and Sweden abandoned decades of nonalignment and applied to join the alliance.
Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko to visit China DW 02/25/2023
02/25/2023February 25, 2023 Lukashenko will visit China from February 28 to March 2.China says it wants to work with Belarus to deepen mutual trust.Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko will visit China, the Chinese foreign ministry said Saturday."At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko will pay a state visit to China from February 28 to March 2," spokesperson Hua Chunying said.