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In Chile’s Presidential Race, Communist Party Candidate Faces the Son of a Nazi
On November 16, Chileans will choose between communist Jeannette Jara Román and far right politician José Antonio Kast.
Here Are the “Fake Electors” and Other Allies Trump Just Pardoned
The proclamation, which is only for federal charges, is symbolic and does not prevent state-level prosecutions.
How Somerville Became the First US City to Vote to Divest From Israeli Apartheid
“I grew up here in the belly of the beast,” one organizer said. “I never imagined that this would be on the ballot.”
Supreme Court Will Decide If Mail-In Ballots Must Arrive by Election Day
The court is expected to hear arguments early next year and issue a ruling months before the crucial midterm elections.
Frey Wins Third Term as Minneapolis Mayor Against Democratic Socialist Fateh
City election officials declared incumbent Jacob Frey the winner after tabulating second- and subsequent-choice votes.
Colorado Passes Measures to Feed All Public School Kids by Taxing the Wealthy
Excess funds from the school meals program would be redirected toward the state-managed SNAP program.
In Voter Rebuke to Trump, Democrats Win Races Across the US
Daniel Nichanian, editor-in-chief of Bolts, gives an overview of Tuesday’s elections.
Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign Mobilizes New York City’s South Asian Working Class
If Mamdani wins, progressive groups could find themselves collaborating with the administration to govern the city.
Michigan Republicans Want to Share Full Voter Roll With Trump Admin — Unredacted
Michigan is one of several states being sued by the DOJ for refusing to share unredacted voter rolls with the agency.
The Real Bill de Blasio Says Mamdani’s “Vision Is Both Necessary and Achievable”
The former New York City mayor spoke out after an impersonator fooled a UK journalist at The Times of London.