"Another example of people power overcoming an autocrat’s determined and systematic efforts to stack the electoral system in his favour..."
Serbia follows Hungary in showing the power of the people
Anger at corruption and an unaccountable gov ernment turned the country decisively against autocratic leader Aleksandar Vucic
(Financial Times)
what a night
Brazil Re-elects Lula, Rejecting Predecessor's Son
(Rachel shares the big headline on the New York Times)
great context on the serbia news here -- gift link, no paywall:
(Rachel shares New York Times)
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Serbia’s Longtime Strongman Concedes Defeat in Parliamentary Election
(Rachel shares New York Times Serbia election coverage)
Trump admin arrests Colorado priest.
Incarcerates him for over a year.
Judge orders him released without charges.
They release him without the wheelchair he needs -- other prisoners have to bodily carry him out.
He's now being tested for latent TB:
(Rachel shares News from the States)
conservatives in washington state want freedom and small government in the form of state-mandated genital exams for high school students:
(Rachel shares The Guardian)
A reliably Republican part of NJ, until ICE came to town
(Gothamist)
Did you say... "manufacturer of high-tech penis rings"?
An Iowa Republican’s Unusual Connection to the Kochs (and Kansas) — In his campaign for governor, Zach Lahn has pitched himself as a self-made businessman. His backstory is more complicated.
(Rachel shares New York Times)
"The rejection rate is at about 3% statewide, and two or three times as high as in some larger counties.
“Potentially thousands of votes could be spoiled by this new guidance... This is a huge deal for North Carolina.”
(New York Times)
"Delays resulting from the U.S. Postal Service’s cost-cutting measures have endangered the validity of ballots cast in rural areas across the country..."
(ProPublica)
“He’s got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened up a Cheesecake Factory” — Obama
(Aaron Rupar shares video of Barack Obama's Cheesecak Factory Trump joke)
"In a statement posted to Mr. Lewandowski’s social media account that spelled Mr. Lewandowski’s last name incorrectly..."
(New York Times)
NEW: GOP operative Scott Presler built his reputation registering Republicans and accusing Dems of voter fraud. But a review by The Bulwark found GOP operatives from other states voting from his home—and evidence raising questions about their residency.
(Adam Keiper)
This is one of the most holy sh*t stories I’ve ever read in my life.
This is 👀
“Kushner’s counsel, however, said Kushner did not make any agreements or arrangements with leaders or officials in foreign countries that were not agreed to by the President of the United States and in the best interests of the United States.”
(Chris Hayes shares Vanity Fair)
