Maine progressives race to find Platner replacement as centrists call for ‘normie Democrat’ Platner’s former backers are seeking ‘real progressive’ to prevent nomination going to establishment Democrat The Guardian - US · Jul 9
‘It’s not sustainable’: US farmers reeling as Iran war pushes fertilizer costs up Closure of strait of Hormuz – a key fertilizer production and transportation route – has squeezed farmers as prices jump The Guardian - US · Mar 20
China buys two-thirds of pledged U.S. soybeans as 2025 closes The return of Chinese buyers is welcome news for U.S. exporters, and a reminder that buying patterns can change fast — but it is not yet a full reset. Fortune · Dec 31, 2025
Trump promised to be a dictator on day one. We’re now past day 200 Donald Trump’s second term has seen a sustained assault on democratic institutions – political, judicial, media, cultural, academic – that appears to be only accelerating The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2025
Democrats search for lessons after Mamdani's apparent NYC win Zohran Mamdani’s apparent Democratic primary win for New York City mayor has prompted debate within the party about candidates and messaging. Roll Call · Jun 25, 2025
Progressives get early jump on primaries 2026 primaries kick off early as both sides of the party look to undo 2024 disaster Salon · Apr 4, 2025
Wisconsin Dem surging in DNC chair race Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler is an "underdog" whose support appears to be surging Salon · Jan 4, 2025
Capturing Moments Of Genuine Friendship: Elizabeth Gillies' Photo Collection Elizabeth Gillies shares heartwarming moments with friends Sam Adegoke, Matt Bennett, and Zach Sang, showcasing genuine connections and camaraderie both on... Top News · Mar 7, 2024
‘We’re not spoiling anything’: third-party group says it won’t boost Trump Centrist No Labels says 2024 ticket could hurt Trump as much as Biden and rejects comparisons with Jill Stein and Ralph Nader The Guardian - US · Dec 30, 2023
As Israel-Hamas war flares, chaos grips Britain with Braverman sacked A cabinet reshuffle kicks off a new week in British politics, amid concerns for civil liberties. Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023
Birmingham city council approves bankruptcy notice and spending controls The stricken authority now set to receive a revised emergency budget after Michael Gove was forced to call in commissioners The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023
Birmingham councillors back issuing of ‘bankruptcy’ notice and spending controls City Council leader John Cotton told an extraordinary meeting the authority will ‘end gender pay injustice’ despite severe financial challenges. The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Ex-Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon joins push for third-party presidential bid as Democrats try to stop it Former Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon of Missouri is joining No Labels’ effort to lay the groundwork for a centrist third-party presidential ticket in 2024 The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023
Democrats try to flip narrative amid barrage of ‘soft on crime’ attack ads GOP ramping up spending for grisly, racist ads that cast Democrats as ‘dangerously liberal’ with crime emerging as top concern among voters The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022 US farmers battle floods, heat in bid to replenish food supplies Global grain markets are at a pivot point, with prices finally starting to ease after a dizzying surge earlier this year. Where things go from here could end up being determined by farmers like Justin Sherlock and the extreme weather that’s hitting parts of the U.S. crop belt.
Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022 Minnesota Democrats pitch early primary to DNC WASHINGTON — Minnesota Democrats pitched national party leaders Thursday in a bid to become one of the first U.S. states to hold a 2024 presidential primary, pointing to the state's strong voter turnout, growing diversity and election laws.
The Guardian - US · May 28, 2022 ‘We have to act’: can Biden cut through the gridlock on gun control? The president has long fought for restrictions but deep divisions have often left him hamstrung
The Guardian - US · May 24, 2022 US progressives show strength in primaries and predict more wins ahead Stronger-than-expected showing in elections has energized the movement and set the stage, they hope, for more successes