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Now the Electoral College votes for president – 4 essential reads

The voters have cast their ballots, and after those ballots have been counted, and a winner has been projected by news organizations, that’s not the conclusion of the election. The actual outcome of the 2024 presidential election will be determined by the Electoral College.

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‘Like watching your house burn down’: Americans in Britain on the shock of Trump’s victory

Democrats and Republicans in the UK share their feelings on the seismic events back home – from heartbreak and fear to euphoria

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the return of President Trump: a bleak day for America and the world

Editorial: His voters knew what they were getting when they picked him over Kamala Harris. But his opponents cannot despair

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Why did voters abandon Kamala Harris? Because they feel trapped – and Trump offered a way out

His resounding victory will be blamed on ‘populism’, but that’s lazy thinking. He addressed the key concerns far better than the Democrats did, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakraborrty

The Guardian - UK

Jon Stewart: "This isn't the end"

The "Daily Show" host had choice words on a night that filled many with dread and anxiety

Salon

Juan Dalmau Loses Puerto Rico Governor Race Despite Endorsements From Bad Bunny and Rauw Alejandro

Dalmau lost to Jennifer González, the candidate for Puerto Rico's New Progressive Party, harshly criticized by high-profile Puerto Ricans during the campaign

Latin Times

The View hosts wear all-black ‘funeral’ attire for post-election episode after Trump win

‘The View’ host Whoopi Goldberg was committed in her refusal to say Donald Trump’s name during post-election episode

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What to know about Kamala Harris’s concession speech

The vice-president addressed supporters and the country after her defeat by Donald Trump

The Guardian - US

What does Donald Trump’s win mean for his brand of populist authoritarianism?

In the most expensive election in American history, Republicans flipped the Senate, likely tightened their grip on the House of Representatives and returned Donald Trump to the White House.

The Conversation

Climate crisis: what Trump can (and can’t) do

Donald Trump will return to lead the world’s largest historical emitter of greenhouse gas.

The Conversation

The Menendez Brothers' Case Faces New Uncertainty After DA Loses Election Against a More Conservative Opponent

Nathan Hochman is promising a more thorough reevaluation that could complicate the brothers' freedom.

Latin Times

Spain’s apocalyptic floods: inside the 8 November Guardian Weekly

Europe’s latest unnatural disaster. Plus: Gaza fears life without Unrwa aid

The Guardian - UK

Bret Stephens (N.Y. Times) on the Causes of Harris's Defeat

I liked this piece (by someone who "voted reluctantly for Harris"), and thought I'd pass it along. An excerpt: How,… The post Bret Stephens (N.Y. Times) on the Causes of Harris's Defeat appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Voices: Americans said they were worried about democracy. Then they voted for Trump

I’ve spent years defending America to my fellow Europeans. What am I supposed to say now?

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Salon

House election forecast flips to GOP

It could take days or longer to count critical votes in California, which is likely to decide House control

International Business Times

As Musk's Big Trump Bet Pays Off, US Government Faces 'Hardcore' Reform

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is positioned to have sweeping powers in the second Trump administration as a deputy tasked with restructuring government operations using his aggressive approach to business.

The Guardian - US

Will Donald Trump destroy US democracy? Unlikely

The US system is complex, rigid and set up to prevent tyranny. Still, marginalized groups will face an even more hostile state

The Guardian - US

Trump’s election victory throws uncertainty into legal cases he faces

Federal proceedings against him will likely wither, and his state felony sentencing now faces a doubtful future

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The Guardian - US

Liz Cheney, Republican who backed Harris, says US must ‘accept results of elections’

Cheney, who has been a critic of Donald Trump and subject of his threats, says citizens, courts and the media ‘must now be the guardrails of democracy’

The Guardian - UK

The extreme politics that drove Donald Trump to a decisive victory

Letters: Readers respond to Rafael Behr’s article on the rise of far-right and nationalist politics

The Guardian - UK

It’s time to reform – or ditch – the electoral college

Letters: Robert A Brown and Brian Murtagh respond to an editorial about this ‘antidemocratic relic of the 18th century’

Salon

In the end, Brian Williams held our hand

Election night cable news is designed to keep us on edge. William's low-key "experiment" eased our way into despair

Latin Times

MAGA Homeschooler Who Called Teachers 'Groomers' Loses Race to Lead North Carolina Public Schools

Democrat Maurice "Mo" Green won the election for North Carolina's next Superintendent of Public Instruction on Tuesday against MAGA-supporting Republican challenger Michele Morrow.

Latin Times

Marco Rubio Celebrates Trump's inroads With Minorities: The GOP 'Is Now a Multi-Racial Coalition'

Republicans made history in the 2024 general elections, capturing the White House, Senate and potentially the U.S. House, largely due to support from minorities

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Bill Barr Urges Dismissal Of Legal Cases Against Trump

Former AG Bill Barr calls for dropping legal cases against Trump, citing voters' awareness of allegations.

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