Category: Election Coverage

In Berlin, the traffic issue has ignited a fierce debate among political factions as municipal elections loom. Conservatives and progressives are at odds over how to tackle congestion in the city’s core. Historically, Berlin has faced challenges such as deteriorating infrastructure, slow bureaucracy, and a scarcity of public housing. However, the debate over car ownership...

Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate, Graham Platner, faces criticism for controversial past social media posts. These posts address race, sexuality, political violence, and his beliefs. Platner is a 41-year-old Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He links his prior behavior to depression and PTSD from combat experiences. Platner explains his use of ‘crude...