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Don’t Let Biden’s Latest Protections Excuse His Rightward Lurch on Immigration
Biden's recent order offers no fundamental change to the right-wing agenda on immigration that has become the norm.
After Macron’s Gamble in France, History Is Repeating Itself
The French left is making the same wager it did before fascism gripped Europe. What will happen as the center collapses?
Rebuilding the Left Is Crucial to Stemming the Surge of Europe’s Far Right
Europe has been lurching further to the right to the point that the far right has now become mainstream and normalized.
As Far Right Makes Gains in EU Contests, France’s Macron Calls for Snap Election
President Emmanuel Macron said “the rise of nationalists and demagogues is a danger for our nation and for Europe.”
Journalists Covering 2024 Election Face Hostilities and Fear Police Action
Meanwhile, mainstream media organizations have offered little in terms of guidance to ensure the safety of journalists.
Electoral Setbacks for BJP Won’t Unseat Hindutva Fascism in India
While the Bharatiya Janata Party lost seats in India’s elections, the architecture of Hindutva fascism remains intact.
The Far Right’s Political Power Is Expected to Grow in EU Elections
Far right and hardline conservative parties may emerge as the third-biggest political force in the European Parliament.
El Salvador’s President Sworn In for Second Term Widely Seen as Illegal
Biden officials and Trump allies attended Nayib Bukele's inauguration despite concerns from human rights groups.
Leftist Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Landslide Victory in Mexico Presidential Election
Mexico’s first woman president faces an uneasy road after opponents falsely accuse Morena party of authoritarianism.
The World’s Largest Election Ever Is Neither Free Nor Fair
If Modi and the BJP win a third term, it may spell the end of India’s democracy, with serious global repercussions.