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How free childcare started winning US elections: ‘Overnight, people realized how essential it was’

Francesca Hong, a candidate for Wisconsin governor, is part of a wave of democratic socialists finding traction with an old idea

The Guardian - US

Trump calls DC mayoral frontrunner Janeese Lewis George a ‘communist’ and suggests putting the capital under federal control if she wins

But he's open to meeting her.

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Trump says his renovation plans for a golf course will have Washington hosting a 'major' tournament

President Donald Trump surveyed his construction projects around the nation's capital, suggesting his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links could host major tournaments

The Independent UK

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Democratic socialists are winning in US cities with message of getting stuff done

Mayors such as New York’s Zohran Mamdani show leftwing ideology can go hand-in-hand with effective governance

The Guardian - US

Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises

A new wave of progressive leaders is winning mayoral races in major US cities. Candidates like Janeese Lewis George in Washington D.C. and Zohran Mamdani in New York City are championing expansive government services. These democratic socialists are challenging established political norms. Their victories signal a shift in urban politics,…

The Economic Times

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George to be next mayor of Washington DC

City councillor who ran on expanding childcare, education and housing slated for office after opponent concedes

The Guardian - US

How Worried Should We Be About a Socialist Mayor in D.C.?

In Tuesday's Democratic primary, voters overwhelmingly voted for Janeese Lewis George, a socialist who's promised to resist Donald Trump.

Reason

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The D.C. mayoral race offers two leading candidates who are saying a lot of the right things about housing supply.

Reason

Trump looms over DC mayoral primary vote as democratic socialist leads polls

Janeese Lewis George’s ‘people-first platform’ appears to have given her an edge as how the next mayor will handle Trump is key question on residents’ minds

The Guardian - US

'Mamdani of D.C.' Takes Lead in Democratic Primary as Trump Warns He Could 'Take Over' Washington

Washington, D.C.'s mayoral race has become a national political flashpoint after progressive Democrat emerged as one of the leading contenders in next week's Democratic primary, prompting an unusual warning from President Donald Trump about the future of the nation's capital.

Latin Times

Washington, D.C., is holding its first mayoral election using ranked-choice voting

Seven candidates are running in the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C. on June 16, 2026. Two candidates led in media attention: Janeese Lewis George (D) and Kenyan McDuffie (D).

Ballotpedia

‘Humanure’: RHS plans rollout of first compost toilet to fertilise flowerbeds

The horticultural charity’s showpiece garden in Surrey is setting aside an space to test human waste fertiliser

The Guardian - UK

D.C.'s 'Green New Deal for Housing' Is Doomed Before It Begins

Social housing supporters hope that the city can get city-owned, city-operated housing right with a new office, a more expansive mission, and different branding.

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