First Look Voters reject effort to change Ohio constitution over abortion By a substantial margin, Ohio voters rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have increased the threshold to change the state’s constitution. If the measure had passed, it would be harder to pass abortion-rights protections. | View caption Hide caption | Ohio voters on Tuesday resoundingly…
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Is Israel’s judicial overhaul a democratic point of no return?
Israel stands at a precipice after lawmakers from right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling parliamentary coalition on Monday passed a contentious law that radically limits the Supreme Court’s legislative oversight in what’s been called “the most significant shakeup” to Israel’s judiciary since the nation’s founding in 1948. With tens of thousands of protesters massed outside Israel’s Knesset…
Spain’s election: No party received enough votes to form a government
There was no clear winner in Spain’s election on Sunday, with both the governing Socialists and opposition center-right Popular Party failing to win the 176 seats needed to form a government. With 100% of the votes counted, the Popular Party won 136 seats and the Socialists won 122 seats. The Socialists fared better at the…
Is Israel’s judicial overhaul a democratic point of no return?
Israel stands at a precipice after lawmakers from right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling parliamentary coalition on Monday passed a contentious law that radically limits the Supreme Court’s legislative oversight in what’s been called “the most significant shakeup” to Israel’s judiciary since the nation’s founding in 1948. With tens of thousands of protesters massed outside Israel’s Knesset…
Spain’s vote: Far-right Vox stumbles, political power struggle looms
First Look Spain’s vote: Far-right Vox stumbles, political power struggle looms In Spain’s recent election, there’s political deadlock: the far-right Vox party was foiled in its attempt to seize power. While the conservative Popular Party emerged victorious, it fell short of ousting Prime Minister Sánchez as polling data had predicted. | View caption Hide caption…
Palestinian attack kills an Israeli patrol officer in Tel Aviv; shooter is killed
JERUSALEM — A Tel Aviv municipal patrol officer has died, Israeli officials said Saturday, after having been shot by a Palestinian on a street in central Tel Aviv. The suspect was then shot dead by another municipal patrol worker, Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai told Israel’s public broadcaster. The Israeli police said in a statement…
What does Vox’s rise mean for Europe?
Nearly 50 years after the death of General Francisco Franco, the nationalist right might be on the verge of once again taking power in Spain. The center-right Popular Party seems likely to emerge from this Sunday’s elections with the most votes, The Associated Press reported — but probably will need support from the “populist right” Vox…
What does Vox’s rise mean for Europe?
Nearly 50 years after the death of General Francisco Franco, the nationalist right might be on the verge of once again taking power in Spain. The center-right Popular Party seems likely to emerge from this Sunday’s elections with the most votes, The Associated Press reported — but probably will need support from the “populist right” Vox…