Democrats

Trump freezes Chicago transit funding, targeting Democratic areas in shutdown

The administration has now frozen at least $28 billion in funding for Democratic cities and states, escalating Trump's campaign to use the power of the US government to punish political rivals.

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures on the day he attends an event hosted by America250 in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., July 3, 2025.
A view of the US Capitol building a day before a partial government shutdown is scheduled to take place, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 30, 2025.

US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington

US REP. Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat, holds a sign that reads ‘Guilty of Genocide’ as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress last year. Even before October 7, 2023, the progressive wing of the Democratic Party was trash-talking Israel, says the writer.

True friends never remain silent: Why J Street is wrong about the Democratic Party - opinion

US SENATE Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters at the Capitol in July. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyanu has insulted leaders like Obama, Biden, Harris, and Schumer, who’ve made clear that their criticism is directed not at Israel itself, but at its leadership, the writer argue

Our true friends in the US are in the Democratic Party - opinion


NY Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor

Kathy Hochul said she reached her decision after months of conversations with Zohran Mamdani, which gave her confidence that overrode their “disagreements.”

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani looks on during National Night Out at the NYPD's 78th Precinct in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

Israel must act now to restore bipartisan support, because we cannot rely solely on Trump - opinion

Although polls show a steady decline in support for Israel among Democrats and Republicans alike, including evangelicals, this shows that presidential support alone is insufficient.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in March. ‘Trump is with us’ is important, but it is not enough, says the writer.

Trump’s hometown conundrum deepens amid NYC mayoral race - opinion

President Donald Trump said he is working hard to prevent Zohran Mamdani from moving into Gracie Mansion.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff attend the men’s final of the US Open tennis tournament in Flushing, NY, on Sunday. Trump was loudly jeered and booed, notes the writer.

'Another wonderful secret': House releases contents of Epstein 'birthday book', other records

The House Oversight Committee released Epstein's will and entries from his address book, but comittee Democrats released images of a lewd birthday card reportedly penned by Trump.

 Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) holds up a photo of US President Donald Trump with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a meeting of the the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to markup a resolution and report to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress, January 10, 2024; illustrative.

The rising stigma of being Jewish: How antisemitism resurfaces after Oct. 7 - opinion

What are the chances that Democratic presidential hopefuls J.B. Pritzker, Rahm Emanuel, or Josh Shapiro, all Jews, will succeed in winning their party’s backing?

THEN-US AMBASSADOR to Japan Rahm Emanuel delivers a speech last year.

America is in free fall: The collapse of the Center endangers democracy everywhere - opinion

The unraveling isn’t something you have to squint to see, it’s right out in the open, and it runs deeper than any single president or party.

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order, as US Vice President JD Vance and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth look on, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, August 25, 2025.

Boston mayor candidate Josh Kraft: Netanyahu 'has to go'

Josh Kraft, the scion of the billionaire American-Jewish Kraft family with a reputation for being staunchly pro-Israel, was asked about his views on the current conflict in Gaza. 

Josh Kraft, Boston mayoral candidate, talks to the press in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 5, 2025.

US divided on Gaza genocide accusations, Hamas responsibility, poll finds

Most Americans believe famine exists in Gaza, but a majority still blame Hamas for the crisis, revealing sharp partisan and generational divides, a Harvard poll shows.

People protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza in front of the US Mission to the United Nations during a Security Council meeting in New York City, August 5, 2025; illustrative.

DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood, halting Israel arms sales

A Democratic National Committee panel blocked a resolution calling for the suspension of military aid to Israel, reflecting growing divisions within the party.

Allison Minnerly, a new Gen Z DNC member from Florida, speaks about a resolution she proposed seeking to block arms sales to Israel and recognize a Palestinian state.

Texas Senate approves redistricting bill, sending it to governor to sign

This comes after Texas Democrats staged a walkout to ensure that Republicans would not have the seats needed to take a vote.

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick addresses lawmakers from the dais during a session in the State Senate, as Republicans attempt to pass an HB 4, a bill that would redraw the state's 38 Congressional Districts, at Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, U.S. August 23, 2025.

Mamdani and the Israel test of the Democratic party - opinion

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is likely the next mayor of New York. But his ascent should alarm anyone who still believes in the foundational principles of the Democratic Party

The Israel test of the Democratic party