Elections
Coup fears escalate after Honduran vote; troops seen heading for capital
November 30, 2017Left-center presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla alleged ballot fraud yesterday, urging protests as troops rolled toward the capital.
Read moreLeft-center opposition looks headed for victory in Honduras
November 28, 2017But the vote counting has been halted, and there are fears the right-wing party of the oligarchs is scheming to steal the election.
Read moreChile elections: Left-center forces face uphill battle in runoff
November 21, 2017If the left can unite behind one candidate, win over centrist voters, and increase turnout, they can still win. But they have less than a month to do it.
Read more“Jamaica” coalition in Germany experiencing birth pains
November 14, 2017The negotiations on forming a new German government are troublesome. The elections were September 24¸ but there is little hope for a new government much before Christmas.
Read moreVirginia elections: Bad night for Trump, great night for the people
November 8, 2017The big lesson from Virginia last night is that grassroots organizing is key.
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