Democrats belatedly publish 2024 election autopsy report: ‘It won’t meet your standards’ DNC chair Ken Martin apologizes for initial bid to block release of report on party’s disastrous election defeat The Guardian - US · May 21
Why is the Democratic party still hiding its 2024 election autopsy? No one has more at stake than Kamala Harris – who has ‘signaled’ support for its release without saying so publicly The Guardian - US · May 15
DNC boosts Kamala Harris for 2028 DNC Chair Ken Martin's refusal to release the party's 2024 autopsy benefits one person — the former vice president Salon · May 5
A slow shift among Black voters is opening the door for Republicans Even modest GOP gains — combined with weakening party loyalty — could make a big difference. Axios · May 5
Jon Stewart destroys the current Democratic leadership: ‘They’re lost’ Jon Stewart interviewed Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat running to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins The Independent UK · Apr 30
Dems kick off 5-city fight to host 2028 convention Teams representing the contending cities already are knifing one another to try to land the event. Axios · Apr 19
Suspect accused of planting pipe bombs on eve of January 6 faces new charges Brian Cole Jr, accused of planting the devices near the RNC and DNC buildings in DC, faces two more felony counts The Guardian - US · Apr 15
Why are Democratic leaders still ignoring voters on Israel? Decisions at the latest Democratic National Committee meeting emphasized the disconnect between the party’s leadership and its base The Guardian - US · Apr 14
Democrats urged to reclaim anti-war identity amid Trump’s assault on Iran War spurs debate on US power and role in the world – and progressives eye chance to reorient American foreign policy The Guardian - US · Apr 11
DNC rejects resolution condemning influence of pro-Israel Aipac lobby Panel’s decision a blow to progressives who are unhappy with group’s involvement in Democratic contests The Guardian - US · Apr 9
Scientists mapped all the nerves of the clitoris for the first time High-resolution X-ray offers a new look at an understudied organ: the clitoris. LiveScience · Apr 3
Democrats must face reality on Israel At its April meeting, the Democratic National Committee must have an open debate on its support of Israel Salon · Mar 27
Trump and the RNC move forward with planning unusual midterm convention IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 24
Trump and the RNC are moving forward on plans for a midterm convention and have a likely location Republicans and Democrats typically hold conventions every four years to formally nominate presidential candidates but a midterm convention is unusual The Independent UK · Mar 24
Roll Call · Mar 20 Supreme Court to hear arguments over meaning of ‘Election Day’ The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday over what the phrase “Election Day” means and whether states can accept ballots in federal elections that arrive after that date. Republicans challenged a Mississippi state law, passed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, that allows officials to count ballots that arrive up…
Axios · Mar 8 Ken Martin's dysfunctional DNC alarms Democrats Donors, operatives and some DNC members are questioning his leadership, fundraising ability and handling of the party's 2024 election "autopsy."
International Business Times · Mar 3 Jack Schlossberg Accuses FX's 'Love Story' of Exploiting Kennedy Family Legacy Jack Schlossberg criticizes FX's "Love Story," accusing Ryan Murphy of exploiting the Kennedy family legacy for profit.
The Guardian - US · Feb 24 Abigail Spanberger: Democrats turn to centrist as party seeks return to relevance Choice of Virginia governor to give Trump rebuttal suggests DNC believes moderate approach could bring midterm wins
We Got This Covered · Feb 24 Secret Democratic report confirms what everyone suspected about Kamala Harris’ loss, but party leaders don’t want you to see it It is what quietly tanked her campaign.
The Independent UK · Feb 24 DNC faces pressure to release ‘autopsy’ reportedly blaming Gaza for Kamala Harris’s defeat NEWS ANALYSIS: DNC officials want to move on at a moment when Democrats are resurgent and finding their electoral footing. But that could just end up pushing a tough conversation to 2028, writes John Bowden
Axios · Feb 22 Scoop: DNC officials working on secret report found Gaza stance cost Harris votes The DNC's research on what went wrong in 2024 has been under lock and key since party leaders decided to hide it from the public.
The Guardian - US · Feb 4 Democrats launch aggressive campaign to win back infrequent voters DNC’s Local Listeners initiative will target one million ‘infrequent’ voters in battleground districts
The Independent UK · Jan 31 Democrats predict a surge in donations after anger over ICE raids: ‘They won’t be able to spend all the money in the midterms’ Some Democratic donors reportedly stopped giving after the party’s 2024 electoral losses, but recent events may moved them off the sidelines
Reason · Jan 18 How the FCC Became the Speech Police The constitutionally anomalous status of broadcasting invites government meddling.
The Guardian - US · Jan 15 Alarm as Trump DoJ pushes for voter information on millions of Americans Officials ask at least 43 states for sensitive details as critics fear effort to sow doubt about midterm election results