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The Democratic party chair is a handy scapegoat. But the party’s problems are much bigger

Much of the criticism of Ken Martin is deserved. But his actions are symptomatic of a party that fails to listen to the grassroots

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

Progressive Michigan

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Reason · Aug 5

Democratic National Committee announces proposed early states for 2028 Democratic presidential calendar

Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

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Author of controversial 2024 Democratic party review says key chapter was left out of release draft

The DNC denies ever receiving the chapter

The Independent UK · Aug 3

California Democrats Defy Gov. Gavin Newsom, Endorse Billionaire Wealth Tax Proposal Ahead of November Vote

The California Democratic Party endorsed a November ballot measure to tax billionaires’ wealth, defying opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and several influential labor unions.

Benzinga · Aug 3

Democratic National Committee announces proposed early states for 2028 Democratic presidential calendar

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on July 24, 2026, that its Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC) had voted to select the first six states for the 2028 Democratic presidential nominating calendar. Those states and their proposed primary dates are as follows:

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

He’s a doctor and a progressive. Will he win a key US Senate race in Michigan?

Abdul El-Sayed may be buoyed by a younger, anti-establishment coalition as he runs against an establishment candidate

The Guardian - US · Jul 26

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger: 'No single blueprint for the Democratic Party'

A rising star among Democratic Party moderates, Virginia’s first woman governor, Abigail Spanberger, was elected on the same night last November as New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist. In a wide-ranging interview with François Picard, Spanberger outlines a pragmatic vision of politics rooted in coalition-building, institutional trust…

France 24 · Jul 23

Wisconsin Democrats ask state commission to let mail-in voters recast ballots after changes to gubernatorial candidate field

Welcome to the Thursday, July 23, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jul 23

Maine Democrats have found Graham Platner’s replacement. Can he win control of the Senate seat?

ANALYSIS: Graham Platner’s self-destruction was a major blow to progressives, but his replacement proves that their critics don’t have much juice, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Indian-American Nirav Shah withdraws from Maine Senate Democratic primary

Indian-American Nirav Shah withdrew from the Maine Senate Democratic primary race. He declared his support for Troy Jackson, who emerged as the party's choice. Shah had previously lost the gubernatorial primary to Hannah Pingree. He entered the Senate race after another candidate withdrew due to allegations. The Maine Democratic Party…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Bill Maher levels progressives with three-word slam and might just vote for JD Vance in 2028

'My vote is in play — because it can't be Trump running', Maher tells ABC as he flirts with voting Republican to stop progressives

The Independent UK · Jul 19

John Fetterman Threatens To Leave The Democratic Party If It Becomes 'Anti-Israel'

"If our party ever becomes... the anti-Israel party ... that's when I would leave because that's a bit of moral clarity for me," said John Fetterman.

International Business Times · Jul 17

'It's Fantastic to Keep Killing Hamas Leaders': Fetterman Says He'd Quit Democrats Over Israel

Senator John Fetterman has warned he would leave the Democratic Party if it officially turns against Israel, highlighting a growing divide within the party over its stance on the Jewish state.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

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The Economic Times · Jul 16

More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

More than half of House Democrats voted to remove $3.3 billion in aid from Israel. This vote marks a significant shift in once solid bipartisan support for the nation. The tally showed a deep division within the Democratic Party over the war strategy. Republicans largely voted to preserve the Israel…

Roll Call · Jul 15

Dems split on Massie effort to zero out Israel security aid

The House Wednesday shot down an amendment to a State Department spending bill that would have blocked billions in U.S. military aid to Israel, but a substantial number of Democrats voted to cut off Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war machine. The chamber defeated Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment,…

The Guardian - US · Jul 15

How Democrats’ datacenter push in swing states is risking their midterm hopes

Polls suggest many Democratic voters oppose the projects as party leaders champion AI investment

France 24 · Jul 13

Iran launches drone, missile attacks on dissident bases in Iraqi Kurdistan

Iran's military forces recently carried out heavy air strikes on bases belonging to Iranian Kurdish militia groups in Iraqi Kurdistan. These unprecedented attacks underscore Tehran’s fear that these militias could become more offensive amid the instability fuelled by the war with Israel and the US.

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Salon · Jul 13

Platner was "electable" until he wasn't

Graham Platner's implosion shows difference between masculinity and electability

Reason · Jul 11

John Fetterman Says He's 'Very Libertarian in a Lot of Ways'

The Pennsylvania senator discusses drugs, the state of the Democratic Party, and his past support for Bernie Sanders.

Salon · Jul 10

Platner exposes ugly truth of elections

Both major parties are susceptible to being hijacked by insurgents

Roll Call · Jul 10

Race for Platner alternative takes shape

Maine Democrats have begun laying out the process for replacing Graham Platner as the party’s Senate nominee, as candidates race to assemble campaigns for a weekslong sprint to set up a marquee Senate matchup. Platner posted a letter declaring his withdrawal of candidacy to social media on Friday afternoon, making…

Roll Call · Jul 10

Government-seeded accounts could test Trump’s ‘communists’ claim

President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on democratic socialists who have won Democratic Party primaries could clash with his idea of creating investment accounts for American adults. The administration this week already formally launched its Trump Accounts initiative for children, which includes a one-time government contribution of $1,000 for each eligible…

Reason · Jul 10

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.

International Business Times · Jul 9

Graham Platner Suspended His Maine Senate Campaign. Democrats Now Need A New Candidate In A Key Senate Race.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner said Wednesday he is suspending his campaign for Maine's closely watched Senate race.

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