America will regret its decision to reelect Donald Trump. This isn’t a prediction based on blind optimism or partisan fervor. It’s a chilling realization fueled by the very real consequences of his policies and the concerning trends his presidency embodies.
The first term was a trial run for a dystopian future. Now, with a second term secured, the nightmare is set to unfold in full. The economic anxieties that fueled his first victory will be exacerbated by his policies. Tariffs will drive up prices, further squeezing middle-class families already struggling with rising costs of living. The healthcare system, already a source of immense frustration, will be further destabilized, leaving millions without access to affordable healthcare and facing the specter of pre-existing condition denials.… Continue reading
Several congressional races have resulted in history-making victories, breaking barriers and ushering in new representation. Delaware State Rep. Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, while Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester is the first woman and first Black person to represent Delaware in the Senate. Additionally, Angela Alsobrooks is set to be Maryland’s first Black senator, and Julie Fedorchak is North Dakota’s first female representative in Congress. Further, Andy Kim is the first Korean American elected to the Senate, and Bernie Moreno is the first Latino elected to the Senate from Ohio. These victories signify a step forward for diverse representation in American politics.
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North Carolina has broken its early-voting record, with the State Board of Elections announcing that over 4.2 million votes have been cast in early in-person voting. Early voting ended Saturday, with more voters than the 3.63 million four years ago. Including absentee voting, over 4.4 million votes have been cast representing 57% of North Carolina’s registered voters, though there could be a slight discrepancy due to delays in uploading the data. Despite being hit by Hurricane Helene, the 25 western counties had a higher turnout of 58.9%, about 2% higher than the statewide figure. The large early vote was partly due to a push by Republicans for people to vote early.
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The Kenosha County Democratic Party has reported receiving calls about local residents receiving letters warning of “reprisal and biblical hell fire” for showing support for Vice President Kamala Harris, instead of former President Donald Trump. These letters have sparked fear and anxiety among citizens, and the local police department is investigating. The letters, which are unsigned, criticize the Democratic party, accusing it of supporting open borders for illegal immigrants, including “felons and evil people”, and of advocating for communism. Lori Hawkins, chair of the Kenosha County Democratic Party, has said people have reported damage to Democratic yard signs, a trend not observed with Republican signs. Despite these incidents, hundreds of people turned out for the recent canvassing days held by the Kenosha County Democratic Party.
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Democratic secretaries of state from seven US states are calling on social media companies to detail their content moderation plans during and after the elections to combat potentially inflammatory and misleading information spreading online. The public officials sent the letters to Google, X, and Meta expressing their deep concern regarding the absence of clear plans to counter false election-related content influenced by artificial intelligence or perpetuated by users. They addressed instances throughout the 2024 election where misinformation has spread, with claims of election fraud possibly leading to real-life violent outcomes. Furthermore, they requested information on how these companies are promoting official and trustworthy sources, countering conspiracies, and dealing with potential artificial intelligence threats.
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Incumbent Moldovan president Maia Sandu won re-election for a second term, according to preliminary results, with 54.35% of the vote counted, potentially giving the country a major boost towards European Union aspirations and marking a rejection of Moscow’s influence. Sandu’s opponent was Kremlin-friendly political newcomer Alexandr Stoianoglo from the Socialist party. The results indicated that the large Moldovan diaspora, accounting for about 20% of the electorate, had overwhelmingly voted for Sandu. However, both the presidential election rounds and the EU referendum vote were marred by accusations of Russian interference. Despite this, the campaign led by Sandu, a former World Bank adviser, signifies an accelerated push for Moldova to break away from Moscow’s influence amidst the ongoing war in neighbouring Ukraine.
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Two days before the presidential election, former President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, expressing conspiratorial and profanity-laden sentiments. He repeatedly cast doubt on the integrity of the vote, intensified his attacks on Democrats and the media, and made references to reporters and political critics being shot. He suggested he can only lose the election under fraudulent circumstances, despite polling showing a very close race. Trump was previously indicted for attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. There are concerns among some Trump allies about prematurely declaring victory on election night, as he did in the 2016 election, which led to months of denial and lies, climaxing in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection.
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Trump’s recent comments at a rally, where he openly expressed indifference to the notion of someone shooting at journalists, signify a troubling escalation in the normalization of violent rhetoric within political discourse. There is an alarming flippancy with which he jokes about a situation that is, at its core, a profound threat to the freedom of the press and democratic values. When he declared, “I don’t mind that so much,” while jesting about the bulletproof glass shielding him, it was as though he was trivializing an attack on the very foundation of our society—our press.
This kind of rhetoric doesn’t just endanger journalists; it incites a culture where violence against dissenting voices becomes acceptable.… Continue reading
An individual, presumably Donald Trump given context clues, expressed regret over his departure from the White House in January 2021. He lamented the large number of lawyers now associated with polling booths. This statement attracted criticism and disbelief on social media, including commentary from one user highlighting that departure is expected when someone is fired. A second social media user described the speaker as a threat to democracy.
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The article criticizes former President Donald Trump as unfit to hold political office in the United States. The author cites several issues with Trump’s character, such as his egoism, deceitfulness, and allegations of sexual assault. Trump’s competency and intellect are also questioned, based on his history in business and politics. The opinion piece underlines concerns about Trump’s knowledge and handling of governance, foreign affairs, and the economy. It ends expressing hope that the values of democracy will resist potential threats presented by Trump’s political influence.
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Matt Underwood 
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