I’m relieved France refused to succumb to fear
I was convinced France would follow America’s lead and elect Marine Le Pen. But the French refused to succumb to fear and instead chose hope.
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Our world is at a crossroads
With the election of Donald Trump and Brexit, the world is at a crossroads. We can close our ears to the pleas of the disaffected, or start to listen to the millions who feel neglected.
Read moreU.S. media oligarchy blinded Democratic voters
The U.S. media is an oligarchy — ruled by a few — with a liberal bias that has ignored the viewpoints of a large segment of society, offering Donald Trump an opening to win the presidency.
Read moreTrump has won. Democrats, now mobilize.
The U.S. is divided as never before. It’s time to stop despairing and to mobilize. We need to acknowledge the disenfranchised and recognize that under Trump, some risk losing much more than others.
Read moreReflections of a Reluctant Hillary Volunteer
I volunteered for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. Like many, I was propelled by fear of how I’d feel if the unthinkable happened. Now I’m angry I did not do more.
Read moreTrump win stokes stocks — for now
Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election threw markets briefly for a loop. But now stocks are flirting with record highs as investors bet on government spending and tax cuts. But for how long?
Read moreMemo: Don’t panic yet over Trump
Pulling your hair out over Donald Trump? Don’t panic yet. Soon the President-elect will start feeling cross-currents. It’s the rule of checks and balances.
Read moreTrump stirs angst among the world’s youth
Young people in several countries share their anxieties and fears following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election.
Read moreTrump wins: Joy of victory, agony of defeat
News-Decoder photographer Enrique Shore captures the opposing reactions of supporters of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton after Trump’s upset win.
Read moreOk, Trump wins. Time to get to work.
Trump has won a huge upset, and Clinton has lost. Half of America is elated, half is afraid. It’s an historic moment in America, unique in our lifetimes. Now, time to get to work.
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