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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.

Roll Call · 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"

Salon · May 15, 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.

Al Jazeera · May 14, 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.

We Got This Covered · May 12, 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

Salon · May 10, 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.

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2025

Trump's first 100 days: Grassroots pick up Democratic slack as 'chaos' unfolds

The first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term have been defined by a whirlwind of executive action, sweeping policy reversals and a confrontational style that has left both allies and opponents reeling. Among his most notable actions, there have been mass firings of federal employees, the targeting of immigrants,…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 30, 2025

Illinois governor fuels 2028 talk with fiery speech blasting Trump and Musk: ‘It’s time to fight, everywhere, all at once’

‘Republicans cannot know a moment of peace,’ vows JB Pritzker as he urges Democrats to mobilize

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Younger Generations Are Ditching Both The Democratic And Republican Party As Polarization Keeps Rising: Poll

An increasing share of younger Americans say they have abandoned both the national Republican and Democratic parties as disapproval ratings rise.

Latin Times · Apr 28, 2025

What have the Democrats achieved in Trump’s first 100 days?

The Democratic response to the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term has been sluggish. It has made many Congressional Democrats, and party members, anxious about what the party can do to push back against the president’s fast-moving agenda.

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2025