<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: Brazil’s Moment of Truth, the Philippines's First Transgender Politician, Boaty McBoatface
Legislators voted on whether to impeach Dilma Rousseff, Filipinos elected their first transgender legislator, British scientists tried to harness the power of social media, and more.
by Marina Koren
May 11, 2016
2 minutes
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What We’re Following: The Impeachment Vote in Brazil
President Dilma Rousseff’s political fate is in the hands of the country’s Senate as members vote whether to remove her from power over allegations during her re-election campaign two years ago. The country’s Supreme Court has rejected Rousseff’s requests to annul the proceedings. If legislators vote to impeach, Rousseff would be suspended, replaced by her vice president, and
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