Dems are too unpopular to resist Trump Popular resistance can't come from the Democratic Party Salon · May 27, 2025
Polls show clear favourite emerging in race to become South Korea’s next president Race to replace impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol is heating up, with a left-leaning candidate ahead in polls The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
Mongolia PM expected to call vote of confidence in the face of protests Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai is expected to call a vote of confidence this week after questions were raised over his family’s wealth The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025
The week the Democrats’ gerontocracy problem came home to roost ANALYSIS: Between Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and multiple congressional deaths, Democrats can’t ignore their age problem anymore, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
The top Democrats leading the fight against Trump’s agenda The first five months of Donald Trump’s second presidency have been brutal for the Democratic party, which has been almost completely unable to stop his aggressive agenda. In March, CNN polling showed the favourability rating for the Democrats at just 29% – a record low in CNN polls dating back… The Conversation · May 22, 2025
Protests against prime minister in Mongolia could lead to government shake-up Mongolia’s 10-month-old coalition government appears to be breaking up as daily protests calling on the prime minister to resign enter their ninth day The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
Republican gains among Latino voters face 2026 test in California - Roll Call The midterm elections will test the durability of Latino voters' shift toward Donald Trump, especially in several California districts. Roll Call · May 21, 2025
'Recovered' Assange Promotes Cannes Documentary About His Life Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has recovered well after his release from jail last year, his wife told AFP ahead of the premiere of a documentary Wednesday that includes never-seen-before footage of the whistleblower. International Business Times · May 21, 2025
‘We shouldn’t blow this one’: why Democrats have a chance to retake the working class Joan C Williams explains how to win over voters – and shares a quiz that tells you whether you’re elite or not The Guardian - US · May 20, 2025
Tim Walz says Trump has been ‘more effective’ this term. He doesn’t mean it nicely EXCLUSIVE: The former Democratic nominee for vice president and Minnesota governor talks with Eric Garcia about Trump’s first few months in office, what Democrats need to do to win again, and just how ‘weird’ things have gotten The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Former Obama Adviser Rebukes Democrats' 'Massive Cover-Up' After Book Reveals Biden's Decline: 'A Crime Against This Republic' Former Obama adviser Van Jones condemned the Democratic Party for what he called a "massive cover-up" of former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline Latin Times · May 19, 2025
‘He gave us a sense of pride’: Rev Al Sharpton on Malcolm X’s 100th birthday Veteran activist reflects on Malcolm’s legacy and decades of progress now rolled back by Trump and ‘white supremacy on steroids’ The Guardian - US · May 19, 2025
Beto O'Rourke Says Biden 'Failed This Country' by Running for a Second Term Beto O'Rourke accused Joe Biden of endangering American democracy by refusing to step aside sooner in the 2024 election, a move he says helped Donald Trump return to power. Latin Times · May 18, 2025
Progressive bro whisperer Hasan Piker digs in his heels against Democrats after border patrol detention INTERVIEW : Shortly before the American streamer was detained by U.S. border officials and questioned about his political beliefs, he spoke with Madeline Sherratt about his frustrations with the Trump administration — and the weak attempts by Democrats to hold the president accountable. The Independent UK · May 17, 2025
The Guardian - US · May 16, 2025 DNC vice-chair David Hogg on Democratic party: ‘We need to dramatically change’ Hogg, a Florida activist, presses on importance of strong fighters in face of Trump for ‘isolated’ Democratic base
Roll Call · May 15, 2025 At the Races: Democrats go back to school - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including education policy and the midterm elections.
Salon · May 15, 2025 Top pollster: Dems need a better brand "Showing off internal battles, be they ideological, personal, or otherwise, doesn't do anything to help the party"
Al Jazeera · May 14, 2025 Key takeaways from day two of Donald Trump’s Middle East tour in Qatar Trump was the first US president to make an official state visit to Qatar, and the stop culminated in a trade deal.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Biden ‘totally f***ed’ Kamala’s chances of winning the Presidency by waiting too long to drop out, top campaign aide says One Democratic strategist called Biden’s decision to run in first place ‘an abomination’
Latin Times · May 13, 2025 Biden Aides Reveal Top Members 'Hid' His Mental Decline From Rest of Staff An upcoming book about the turmoil that engulfed the Democratic party during the 2024 presidential campaign details how top Biden staffers sought to hid his mental decline from the rest of the staff
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Parkland survivor David Hogg to be ousted from DNC following investigation into his election Hogg, 25, rose to national prominence after surviving the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on February 14 2018
We Got This Covered · May 13, 2025 ‘An abomination’: Kamala Harris advisor unloads on Biden for not dropping out sooner "He stole an election from the Democratic party; he stole it from the American people.”
We Got This Covered · May 12, 2025 Pope Leo XIV’s brother in hot water over ‘unsavory language’ towards Nancy Pelosi The Pope's brother's outspoken views threaten to overshadow the new Pope's ascension.
Salon · May 10, 2025 Why Democrats are stuck in the past Democrats were once the party of progress — but in the 21st century, they seem paralyzed. Let me explain
Al Jazeera · May 2, 2025 South Korea appoints new acting leader as ex-PM enters election race Han Duck-soo declares candidacy in June 3 election to replace impeached ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol.