Netanyahu’s speech at UN spurs protests in New York City: ‘Let Gaza live’ Actor Susan Sarandon, whistleblower Chelsea Manning and comedian Caleb Hearon are detained by NYPD The Guardian - US · Sep 24
Revenge of the labor movement: Democrats with union backgrounds aim to retake Congress Meet the candidates with labor ties vying for Senate and House seats in midterm races. Most of the nominees are Democrats as the party looks to rebuild support among working-class voters The Guardian - US · Sep 19
Trump revives old tropes as he pushes warnings of ‘communist menace’ President harks back to red scare of his childhood to attack US left – but will such language resonate beyond Maga base? The Guardian - US · Jul 26
Graham Platner Dropped Out, but His Shadow Lingers Over Democrats and U.S. Politics Democrats passed over the opportunity to be the sane party in favor of bad people and worse ideas. Reason · Jul 10
Dems' progressive problems go beyond DSA The Democrats’ reckoning is more complicated than you might think Salon · Jul 8
Democratic socialists aren’t the only young, progressive Democrats dividing the party A number of recent high-profile congressional primaries in the Democratic Party have resulted in the nomination of unexpected candidates. Many of these winning candidates have unseated entrenched incumbents, as 29-year-old Colorado attorney Melat Kiros did to U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, who has been serving in the House for three decades. The Conversation · Jul 7
The ‘AOC effect’ is now officially sweeping the primaries — and Republicans are licking their chops ANALYSIS: As more centrist Democrats fall to socialists and far-left progressives, Republicans smell an opportunity to retain Congress. But, Eric Garcia writes, it is not that clear cut The Independent UK · Jul 1
Democratic socialists’ primary wins give Trump new midterms attack lines Victories in some Democratic primaries by far-left candidates have given President Donald Trump a new campaign-trail boogeyman amid his low poll numbers: communism. “It’s becoming a communist party. These are not social ‘Dumocrats,’ these are hardcore, godless communists,” Trump said Friday, using a relatively new derisive nickname for members of… Roll Call · Jul 1
Can Melat Kiros take down a Dem lifer? Rep. Diana DeGette, a 15-term incumbent, is facing her most serious primary challenge yet Salon · Jun 30
Both Democratic Party leaders look weak — but one appears ready to fall ANALYSIS: All eyes are on Hakeem Jeffries after he lost his proxy war with Zohran Mamdani. And Chuck Schumer is seen as facing a challenge. But, writes Eric Garcia, one is far more vulnerable The Independent UK · Jun 29
Trump Calls Democrats as 'Godless Communists' and 'Animals' After a Series of Midterm Wins President Trump criticises Democratic Socialists, labelling them 'godless communists' and warning of ideological threats to the US, as Republicans gear up for the midterm elections. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
Zohran Mamdani says he and allies he endorsed carry a ‘national message’ Mayor says progressive peers who swept primaries speak to Americans ‘coast to coast’ as moderates have reservations The Guardian - US · Jun 28
Right-wing media turns to SCOTUS Conservatives turn to birthright citizenship case after sweeping democratic socialist wins Salon · Jun 27
New York is exporting Mamdani politics Some of the institutions behind Tuesday’s progressive surge are already supporting candidates around the country Salon · Jun 26
Reason · Jun 25 Democratic Socialism Remains an Elite Phenomenon Darializa Avila Chevalier is supported by wealthy, well-educated elites.
Reason · Jun 25 The DSA and the Democrats' Retreat Into Economic Fantasyland The party's new crop of Mamdani-backed socialists are just the latest sign of a long slide into economic radicalism.
The Times of India · Jun 25 Zohran Mamdani's revolution is remaking New York politics, and Democrats may be heading for their own MAGA moment In a pivotal turn for New York City's politics, endorsed candidates of Zohran Mamdani have triumphed in the Democratic congressional primaries. This win signifies a reshaping of the political scene, highlighting a burgeoning progressive momentum that confronts the traditional party machinery. The implications on future elections and the broader national…
Ballotpedia · Jun 25 Darializa Avila Chevalier (D) defeated incumbent Adriano Espaillat (D), Oscar Romero (D), and Theo Chino-Tavarez (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District Darializa Avila Chevalier (D) defeated incumbent Adriano Espaillat (D), Theo Chino-Tavarez (D), and Oscar Romero (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District. As of May 2026, Espaillat and Chevalier led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention.
Reason · Jun 24 Darializa Avila Chevalier Will Be This Congress' First Campus Radical A democratic socialist who favors the eradication of Western civilization just won her primary.
Salon · Jun 24 New York City’s rising power centers New Yorkers supported the leftmost candidates at nearly every opportunity on Tuesday
Reason · Jun 24 Socialists Hijacked My City Plus: The legality of ICE masks, elder care denial, McKinsey consultants dream of pie, and more...
The Guardian - US · Jun 24 Darializa Avila Chevalier: pro-Palestinian doctoral student steps into politics with ‘faith in the future’ Mamdani-backed candidate won New York’s 13th congressional district with no experience in office but ideas for how politics can ‘actually invest in life’
Ballotpedia · Jun 23 Five Republican state legislative supermajorities and three Democratic ones are highly exposed to breaking in 2026 Welcome to the Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Brew.
The Guardian - US · Jun 22 Progressive New Yorker backed by Zohran Mamdani for US Congress targets ‘establishment’ Darializa Avila Chevalier is running on universal healthcare, campaign finance reform and abolishing ICE
The Guardian - US · Jun 13 New York is buzzing and Mamdani is on a roll – and trying to boost fellow leftists New York City mayor’s stumping is irking some Democrats, but others see a cautious strategy from a rising political star