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- 1Brazil's presidential election more than a polarized contest▼Brazil’s presidential election is more than just another polarized contest
Attention is on Brazil's presidential election, which analysts argue carries stakes beyond the country's usual political polarization. Commentators, including Chatham House, say the vote has significance for the country's democratic institutions and its direction that goes past a simple left-right divide. The race is being watched closely at home and abroad as Brazil heads to the polls.
- 2Minnesota Democrats Launch Slate of Statewide Campaigns●Minnesotans! ❄️️ Peggy Flanagan is running for Senate, Steve Simon for Secretary of State, and Keith Ellison for AG. Vit
Minnesota Democrats are highlighting a slate of statewide candidacies: Peggy Flanagan is running for Senate, Steve Simon for Secretary of State, and Keith Ellison for Attorney General. Supporters point to child care, health care costs, ballot access and consumer protection as key campaign issues, and are urging voters abroad to request their ballots through VoteFromAbroad.org as part of get-out-the-vote efforts.
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Ksenia Maximova, a Russian exiled in London who became a Liberal Democrat politician, is reportedly the target of a chilling warning from Putin's FSB spy agency, with sources claiming her 'fate is sealed'. The story highlights renewed concerns about the safety of Kremlin critics living in Britain and the reach of Russian intelligence operations abroad.
- 4Senate blocks resolution on probes into killings of Americans in the West Bank●Despite support from other Democrats, the Senate voted 51–47 against a resolution to force U.S. probes on killings of Am
The U.S. Senate has voted 51–47 to block a resolution that would have forced investigations into the killings of American citizens in the West Bank. Despite backing from Democratic senators, the measure failed, drawing criticism from those who argue the U.S. government should press harder for accountability when Americans are killed abroad.
- 5Jocelyn Benson launches campaign for Michigan governor●Michiganders abroad! 🚗️ Jocelyn Benson is running for Governor, focusing on everyday costs, public schools & democratic
Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State, is running for governor, campaigning on lowering everyday costs, strengthening public schools and protecting democratic institutions. Democrats Abroad is encouraging Michiganders living overseas to take part, noting that absentee ballots for the election begin reaching voters abroad on September 19 and directing them to request ballots through VoteFromAbroad.org.