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Far-right leaders are winning across the globe. Blaming ‘the economy’ or ‘the left-behinds’ won’t cut it | Richard Seymour
The economy matters, but the likes of Trump succeed by offering voters revenge for problems both real and imagined. Donald Trump, for the first time, won a majority of the popular vote. He took the ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
‘You can’t shoot climate change’: Richard Seymour on how far right exploits environmental crisis
In his latest book, Disaster Nationalism, the Marxist thinker explores how extremist movements around the world seek to blame fictional enemies for real disasters. Like a lot of people, Richard ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Pronatalism won’t work but the far right loves it anyway
In demography, the future is already here: No policy can increase the number of babies born yesterday.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Richard Seymour's ownership stake in Raiders was approved, too
More quietly than Tom Brady, Seymour quietly becomes part owner of Vegas franchise.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Who Is Tommy Robinson, the Far-Right Activist Behind a London Rally?
The founder of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is at the forefront of a growing movement that was behind anti-immigrant riots this summer.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Portuguese far-right leader criticised over police shooting comments
Complaint filed against André Ventura and two Chega colleagues for statements about fatal shooting of black man. Former politicians, musicians and lawyers from across Portugal have filed a criminal ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Swedish court jails far-right leader who burned Qur’an
Danish politician Rasmus Paludan sentenced to four months for incitement against ethnic group. A far-right Danish-Swedish politician has been sentenced to prison on charges of incitement against an ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Hungary’s Viktor Orban and European Far-Right Leaders Welcome Trump’s Return
Viktor Orban of Hungary and other right-wing European politicians hail the return of a U.S. president who shares their tough views on issues like immigration.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Austria far right shunned for coalition despite winning election
Herbert Kickl's far right party won the elections, but no other party would form a governing coalition with him.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
‘Time for patriots’: global far-right figures celebrate Trump’s win
Jair Bolsonaro, Javier Milei and Giorgia Meloni among those in Europe and the Americas paying tribute. US elections 2024 – live updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Key ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
How Trump’s Win Is Explained by Right and Left Media Outlets
Media outlets on the right said Mr. Trump won because of the left’s embrace of what they called extreme political views. Left-leaning outlets offered a broader variety of explanations.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Catfish killer who abused thousands brought down by phone calls and seized devices
How does a Northern Ireland teenager end up as one of the UK's most prolific online child sex abusers?Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Austria's chancellor asked to form new government after parties refuse to work with far-right leader
Austria’s president has tasked the incumbent chancellor with forming a new government after all other parties refused to work with the leader of the far-right Freedom PartyWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
Venezuelan opposition leaders win the EU’s top human rights prize
Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia have won the European Union’s top human rights honor, the Sakharov PrizeWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
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Venezuelan opposition leaders win EU parliament’s top human rights honor
Sakharov prize goes to María Corina Machado and Edmundo González after contested presidential election. The European parliament has awarded its top human rights honor, the Sakharov prize for ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
‘Collapse is how we win’: US far right aims to make gains on election division
Among extremists, election results matter less than chaos and destruction – they hope ‘civil war kicks off’ either way. US politics live – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Democrat Ruben Gallego beats far-right Kari Lake to win Arizona Senate seat
Gallego will be state’s first Latino in Senate, filling the seat of Democrat turned independent senator Krysten Sinema. Election briefing: Trump reportedly looks to China hawks for key roles ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
For Many Voters, the Economy Feels Personal, and They Blame the Democrats
Years of inflation have left American consumers in a state of sticker shock, and ready to point fingers when dishing out blame.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Badenoch's win and Labour's big Budget mean we now have sharper left-right divide
With the government announcing big spending and tax, the differences between the two main parties feel sharper, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Southwest Offers Buyouts and Blames Boeing for Job Cuts
The embattled carrier will lay off airport workers in several locations as it cuts flights due to a shortage for Boeing 737 aircraft.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Richard Moore executed in South Carolina despite appeal to cut sentence to life
South Carolina executed convicted killer Richard Moore despite a broad appeal for mercy by parties that included three jurors and the judge from his trial.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia win the EU’s top human rights prize
Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia win the EU’s top human rights prizeWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
The world's right-wing leaders celebrate Trump's win — but America's allies hint unease
Most world leaders were always going to congratulate Donald Trump on his presidential win, as they did early Wednesday before he was even officially declared the victor.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Jerry Seinfeld says he was ‘wrong’ to blame ‘extreme left’ for killing comedy
Seventy-year-old comedian walks back contentious comments about ‘PC crap’, saying: ‘You can’t say certain words about groups. So what?’. Jerry Seinfeld has backtracked on comments he made earlier ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Games marketing firm Livewire on the attention economy across generations
Livewire's recent study shows that the next generations of gamers -- Z and Alpha -- expect ads, but they want a very particular kind.Tech - VentureBeat - October 23 -
Some Democrats blame party's position on transgender rights in part for Harris' loss
Desperate for answers on what went wrong on Election Day, finger-pointing among Democrats and media pundits has been swift.Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
There’s One Main Culprit if Donald Trump Wins
They should look at themselves and the way they practice politics.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
George has bone bruise in left knee, 76ers say
Paul George is scheduled for more tests Tuesday, but 76ers coach Nick Nurse said so far, his hyperextended left knee "checks out OK."Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
NY Democrat: Trump 'has no greater friend than the far left'
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) launched a postelection critique of progressive Democrats, claiming they helped Donald Trump win a second White House term. Torres, who overwhelmingly won his ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
New York Democrat: Far left has 'outsized impact' in shaping perception of party
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that the far left had an “outsized impact” in shaping public perception of the Democratic Party, which he argued hurt them in the 2024 election cycle. In ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Ex-Hillary Clinton adviser: Dems 'hostage' to far-left, don't voice 'common sense'
Veteran political adviser Philippe Reines joined others in criticizing the modern Democratic Party after recent election losses, saying it has been taken "hostage" by the far left. "The majority of ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
