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Childcare workers' pay bump to boost ailing workforce

Early childhood educators could soon receive a wage rise after laws aimed at shoring up workforce shortfalls passed the House of Representatives.

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House Republicans Bacon And D’Esposito Face Tough Re-Election Battles

House Republican lawmakers in Nebraska and New York face tough re-election battles as ratings shift to 'lean Democrat'.

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Explainer: a short history of the Electoral College and how it subverts the will of voters

For a fleeting moment in early October, it looked like the US presidential electoral system might become an issue in this year’s election. The Democratic vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz, told two audiences that the Electoral College should be abolished and replaced by a direct national popular vote.

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US election: how control of Congress will matter for the new president

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are promising big initiatives if elected: tax cuts (and hikes), lots of giveaways, and major pieces of legislation bearing on issues such as abortion, healthcare, the environment and foreign military assistance. Regardless of who wins the presidency, the one thing all these items have in…

The Conversation

US election 2024: Everything you need to know in maps and charts

Understanding the Electoral College, battleground states and key races in the US for the November 5 vote.

Al Jazeera

Big bucks and a porn site scandal: These are 9 key races to watch in the 2024 election

Voters will decide the balance of power in Congress in tight races across the country

The Independent UK

Could the Republicans lose the House? Five US congressional races to watch

Republicans hold a small majority in the House of Representatives, but crucial races could flip control to Democrats.

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US election 2024: What is the Electoral College?

Magic number of 270 votes is needed to win the White House

Evening Standard

Dems at disadvantage over "wasted votes"

Big cities and inefficient geographic distribution of votes makes it more difficult for Democrats to win majorities

Salon

How Republican-linked ads stir Israel tensions to undermine Kamala Harris

Ad campaign focused on Gaza in key swing states invokes ‘anti-Semitic and anti-Arab’ bigotry, advocate says.

Al Jazeera

Don’t panic reading ‘electoral process porn’: There are plenty of safeguards to make sure voters’ wishes are respected

You’ve probably seen them: alarming columns or stories with alarming headlines about how somebody is going to exploit an obscure provision in election law to undo the 2024 presidential election and toss it to the House of Representatives. Your vote won’t count, and democracy will go to hell.

The Conversation

This course explores the history of contested presidential elections

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Conversation

Why are only some US Senate seats up for grabs? What to know in 500 words

Thirty-four of the 100 total Senate seats are being contested in November, the result of a staggered election system.

Al Jazeera

Rodrigo Duterte to run for mayor in southern Philippines stronghold

The 79-year-old former president bids to return as mayor of Davao City, which he previously led for two decades.

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Childless Politician Borrows Friend’s Wife And Children To Pose For Campaign Video

It would make the perfect holiday card—except they aren’t his children. The post Childless Politician Borrows Friend’s Wife And Children To Pose For Campaign Video first appeared on Bored Panda.

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In the Philippines, costly marriage annulments spur calls to allow divorce

Bill to legalise divorce offers hope to Filipino women currently relying on expensive and lengthy annulment process.

The Independent UK

Republican ex-senator Jeff Flake endorses Kamala Harris as anti-Trump right coalesces

Former Arizona senator, who endorsed Biden in 2020, joins #NeverTrump coalition forming behind Harris

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A double dissolution could create a Hunger Games contest – and Albanese knows it

The PM likely hopes the possibility of an existential threat to some in the Senate generates more cooperation

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The Guardian - AU

What is a double dissolution and how does it work?

Australia’s had seven double-dissolution elections, including under Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Turnbull. Here’s what happens

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Labor toasts vote that reshaped parliament for 30 years

Three decades ago women welcomed a historic vote at the Labor National Conference, which Anthony Albanese and his federal caucus team celebrate to this day.

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Key House Races In California And New York Heat Up

Discover the battleground districts in California and New York shaping the upcoming midterm elections.

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Dutch MP Wilders Stands Firm With Israel Amidst Conflict‌ ‌

Geert Wilders voices support for Israel, proposes tough stance on Syrian refugees, and condemns ISIS terror attacks in Europe.‌ ‌

The Independent UK

Republicans accuse Biden of ‘impeachable conduct’ in report — but don’t offer any proof

The committees deferred the decision to impeach the president to the full House of Representatives

Bangkok Post

Paetongtarn is Thailand’s 31st prime minister

The House of Representatives on Friday elected Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the 31st prime minister of Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Paetongtarn proposed as PM

The parties in the coalition government have selected Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as nominee for the country’s next prime minister when the House of Representatives meets today.

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