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Democrats could strip Iowa of opening spot in 2024 campaign
2 years, 4 months ago

Democrats could strip Iowa of opening spot in 2024 campaign

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Democrats are poised to strip Iowa of its traditional lead-off spot in the presidential nominating calendar in 2024, part of a broader effort to better reflect the party’s deeply diverse electorate by allowing less overwhelmingly white states to vote first. “And that the primary calendar will be reordered to better reflect the diversity of the Democratic …

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The Philippines may vote Bongbong Marcos into office, even though his parents stole billions from the country
2 years, 8 months ago

The Philippines may vote Bongbong Marcos into office, even though his parents stole billions from the country

ABC  

In the two decades that Ferdinand Marcos ruled the Philippines – much of it under martial law – his official presidential salary barely reached $10,000 a year. Now, with their son Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos tipped to become the next Philippines president at elections next month, any lingering hopes of recovering the family's illegally acquired fortune appear increasingly slim. But while …

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Honduras’ ruling party candidate concedes presidential election
3 years ago

Honduras’ ruling party candidate concedes presidential election

Al Jazeera  

Concession means Xiomara Castro will become country’s first female president and the first from the left in 12 years. Nasry Asfura, the ruling party candidate in the Honduras election, has conceded to his opposition rival, Xiomara Castro, who will become the country’s first female president and the country’s first left-wing leader in 12 years. Calling Castro “president elect”, National Party …

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Honduras election challenges long-ruling National Party
3 years ago

Honduras election challenges long-ruling National Party

Al Jazeera  

Opposition fears of a rigged vote and reports of pre-election intimidation have led to high tensions. Honduras is bracing for potential violence as more than five million people vote to replace President Juan Orlando Hernandez, a controversial figure accused of drug trafficking in the United States. Left-wing opposition candidate Xiomara Castro of the LIBRE party led opinion polls last month, …

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‘Change is possible’: Honduras prepares for critical election
3 years ago

‘Change is possible’: Honduras prepares for critical election

Al Jazeera  

Tegucigalpa, Honduras – Amid widespread fear of fraud and ensuing social unrest, Hondurans are preparing to vote in a tense presidential election that could end 12 years of rule for the conservative National Party, which has governed since a 2009 coup. His party’s candidate, current Tegucigalpa Mayor Nasry “Tito” Asfura, is trailing by 17 percent behind former first lady Xiomara …

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Dems implore senators to use ‘common sense’ in impeachment vote
3 years, 10 months ago

Dems implore senators to use ‘common sense’ in impeachment vote

Al Jazeera  

The third full day of arguments in the Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump concluded on Thursday. 11 Feb 2021 - 21:31 GMT House Democratic prosecutors rest their case against Trump Representative Jamie Raskin said “common sense” shows former President Donald Trump committed the high crime of incitement of insurrection and urged senators acting as jurors to weigh …

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Election 2020: Latinx Women's Vote Could Affect The Outcome
4 years, 1 month ago

Election 2020: Latinx Women's Vote Could Affect The Outcome

NPR  

Election 2020: Latinx Women's Vote Could Affect The Outcome Enlarge this image toggle caption Ethan Miller/Getty Images Ethan Miller/Getty Images Women from the Latinx community are being hurt more by the coronavirus pandemic than any other group. "They still haven't quite recovered in terms of their job market opportunities like men have," says Mark Hugo Lopez, Pew Research Center's director …

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VP contender Karen Bass’ Cuba baggage a burden in Florida
4 years, 4 months ago

VP contender Karen Bass’ Cuba baggage a burden in Florida

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Until recently, Robert Lewis had never heard of Karen Bass, the California congresswoman in contention to be Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s running mate. When he learned that Bass had called Castro’s death “a great loss,” the 22-year-old considered it a disregard for the plight of those who suffered at the hands of Castro’s government. The next generation …

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