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The vote to nominate someone to run against President Nicolás Maduro moves forward despite efforts to undermine its credibility

Kurt Meyer reflects on the chaos reigning in the U.S. House as Republicans remain unable to elect a new speaker.

The 35-year-old son of a banana magnate, who will govern until April 2025, will have to face security challenges and a divided Congress.

Elections

Recently U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-12th District) reintroduced the Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights, in partnership with the Restaurant Opportunities Centers (ROC) United. Through a comprehensive framework, the Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights addresses the challenges that restaurant workers face every day—the majority of whom are women, people of color, and immigrants.   The Restaurant […]

"While it may be my right to direct the education and upbringing of my children, it is not my right to impose my views on parenting on my child’s entire classroom, school or community."

CSO coalitions engage private sector to invest in education and health projects in six counties

Indigenous Protesters blocked roads, borders and ports on Oct. 2, 2023, demanding the resignation of multiple Guatemalan government officials.

The Press Herald profiled all 5 of the mayoral candidates on Portland’s Nov. 7 ballot to get to know the men beyond their political accomplishments. Read snippets of the profiles below.