Brazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback?

Brazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback? Four elections on four continents within 10 days could profoundly reshape global politics, propelling the world further along its current authoritarian trajectory or marking a limited comeback for democratic norms. In all four contests, basic democratic norms are at stake at a time when autocracy is advancing worldwide at an a…

  • gastroglizzy@piefed.socialEnglish
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    2 days ago

    They’ve already telegraphed they’ll be rat-fucking this election to the max. I’ve already voted. Everyone should vote.

    But I don’t think the outcome matters. 2024 was a shitshow that never should have gone without a recount. I predict the midterms will be even worse. The outcome will be blatantly rigged this time because they’ll finally feel comfortable enough to say, “What are you gonna do about it?”.