Category: Elections

Postal Service Rule Could Bar Millions From Voting by Mail

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A judge temporarily blocked the agency from implementing a strict new rule governing mail voting. The policy could disproportionately affect Democrats and many battleground elections.
California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill

The New York Times – Business:
Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.
Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections

The New York Times – On the Runway:
That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.
Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts.
Trump Administration Revokes Visa of Brazil’s Ambassador in the U.S.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The State Department has canceled the visa of the Brazilian ambassador in Washington, deepening a diplomatic crisis between the two countries.
Modi’s Triumph in West Bengal Elections Puts Him Closer to an Opposition-Free India

The New York Times – Business:
With his triumph in West Bengal state elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved closer to his dream of an opposition-free India.
Trump’s Feel-My-Pain Economic Message

The president appears skeptical about Americans’ concerns. How will voters respond?
How The Times Is Drawing on Over a Century of Reporting in Venezuela

The New York Times has been on the ground in the country since at least the 1880s, through celebration, suffering and political turmoil.
Guinea Goes to Polls as Ruling Junta Seeks Legitimacy

Whoever wins faces the daunting task of feeding the West African country’s poor and navigating the interests of global powers seeking critical minerals, analysts say.
Before Electric Vehicles Became Political, There Was the Toyota Prius

The political polarization of battery-powered cars may have started when Toyota released its first hybrid model 25 years ago.
Was Mamdani’s Win a Referendum on Capitalism?

Democrats won big nationwide. But Zohran Mamdani’s victory raises questions about whether Democrats and voters are embracing populism.
Rama Duwaji, Zohran Mamdani’s Wife and NYC’s Next First Lady, Dresses to Represent

On election night, Ms. Duwaji’s outfit spoke of her identity as well as the whole city.