Tag: Politics and Government
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In Israel’s Election, It’s Nationalism vs. Founding Ideals
As Israel votes, ever more strident hard-right views compete with hopes for a diverse land. The outcome could shape the country’s identity for years.
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How Lula’s Social Media Campaign Helped Him Win Brazil’s Election
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won another term on Sunday, with the help of a seismic social media campaign that convinced Brazilians to reject his rival.
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Machado’s Return to Venezuela Tests Limits of U.S. Sway
Seeking new elections, María Corina Machado will need to tread carefully to avoid offending the Trump administration, while also asserting her own leadership.
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Lula Defeats Bolsonaro for Brazil Presidency, in Blow to Latin America’s Right
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.
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Trump’s Election Attacks Enter New Pre-emptive Phase
A lawsuit by the Justice Department challenging a potential narrow loss by the GOP Senate incumbent in Alaska reflects a new tactic by the president to try to shape the election results.
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María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela
After nearly 10 months in exile, Ms. Machado, a Nobel laureate, came back to challenge leaders who have sidelined her and press for new elections.
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Thomas L. Friedman: We Just Set Off the Second Big Bang
Humanity is entering its most dangerous era yet.
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What to Know About Brazil’s Election as Bolsonaro Faces Off With Lula
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a narrow race that could redefine the future of Latin America.
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In Alaska, Some Early Voting Sites in Rural Villages Have Not Yet Opened
“There is no legal excuse” for the failure of 18 polling sites to open for early voting, a state lawmaker said.
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What Happens if Trump Doesn’t Like the Midterm Results?
Hope, dread and the final stretch to Election Day.