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After the DSA’s Political Earthquake in NYC, Will the Tremors Be Felt Elsewhere?

Establishment Democrats are on the back foot after candidates backed by Democratic Socialists of America swept races.

25.06.2026 9

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Establishment Democrats Still Don't Get Why They Lost in 2024

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20.05.2026 10

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Sam Rosenthal

Is the Tide Starting to Turn Against AIPAC?

Backing AIPAC may now be a political liability for candidates facing progressive challengers in Democratic primaries.

25.11.2025 50

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Could the Destruction of the ACA Force Democrats to Champion Medicare for All?

After caving on the shutdown and letting the GOP gut the Affordable Care Act, Democrats must chart a new health policy.

18.11.2025 10

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We Were Right When We Said 'Don't Run, Joe.' Now We Say: 'Step Down, Chuck'

12.11.2025 10

Common Dreams

Sam Rosenthal

The Democratic Party Needs a Soul, Not a Focus Group

05.11.2025 10

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Democrats Have Let Republicans Become the 'Peace' Party

18.10.2025 10

Common Dreams

Sam Rosenthal

The Dems Could Have Shielded DC From Trump By Pushing for Statehood When It Mattered

13.08.2025 10

Common Dreams

Sam Rosenthal

If Mamdani and Fateh Become Mayors, Will Dem Elites Still Collude to Sink Them?

Parts of Fateh and Mamdani’s platforms would be difficult to execute without cooperation from their city councils.

30.07.2025 10

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Don’t Listen to the Corporate Media; Progressive Candidates Are on a Roll

20.07.2025 10

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Sam Rosenthal

Mamdani’s Massive Victory Should Show Democrats Where the Party’s Future Lies

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has thrown the drowning Democratic Party a life vest. Will its leaders use it?

25.06.2025 20

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Sam Rosenthal