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Jesse Jackson walked, so Barack Obama could run

Jackson once explained the purpose behind his activism with characteristic clarity, saying, “We have to build a movement that lifts people up, that gives them dignity and the power to shape their own destiny.” This emphasis on dignity became central to his political philosophy. He did not view civil rights…

The Times of India

Stephen A Smith makes strong hint at 2028 presidential run

ESPN star has been hinting at a possible presidential run for at least a year

The Independent UK

AOC is pushing the Democrats to take her seriously. Munich could launch her rebirth

ANALYSIS: Once seen as an insurgent, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has become a team player for the Democratic Party, Eric Garcia writes. Now, she wants to remake what that team looks like

The Independent UK

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‘All-time high’ number of Americans believe Democrats are ‘too liberal’, poll says

The number of conservative Democrats has more than halved since the 1990s, as support for left-leaning Democrats surges

The Independent UK

Texas labor unions are increasingly divided on which candidate to endorse for governor

Gov. Greg Abbott was endorsed by Texas Teamsters, a labor union that has historically supported Democrats. Other large unions still back his Democratic opponent.

The Texas Tribune

As colleagues wind down their careers, Rosa DeLauro is staying put

Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s pragmatic streak has at times put her at odds with the demands of a restive base in her deep-blue district.

Roll Call

In fiercely competitive Democratic Senate race, social media influencers increasingly drive the conversation

The near-constant stream of takes from content creators has come to frame the primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico as a referendum on identity politics in the Democratic Party.

The Texas Tribune

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This is Muslim New York: artists, thinkers and politicos on defining a new era for the city

A burgeoning set of Muslim creatives and intellectuals are thriving amid the backdrop of Zohran Mamdani’s rise. We ask 18 of them about this historic moment in New York City life

The Guardian - US

‘We need those workers’: MAGA-friendly podcaster just nodded along as Bernie Sanders said something his audience might not expect

Bernie’s charm got to him.

We Got This Covered

Fox News guest says Democrats have a ‘Jewish problem’

Hugh Hewitt has accused Democrats of being anti-religion for years

The Independent UK

Gavin Newsom's anti-Zohran moment: the California billionaires tax that splits the Democratic Party down the middle

Zohran Mamdani said he doesn't think we should have billionaires. Gavin Newsom said he doesn't think California should have a billionaires tax.

Fortune

In South Texas, local Republicans push for more wins as Latinos appear to sour on Trump

Even as Trump's approval ratings fall with Latinos, a constellation of grassroots Republicans are working to secure wins in the midterms.

The Texas Tribune

Nearly half of Americans are rejecting affiliation with Democrats or Republicans

This shift, which may not be fully reflected in voters’ actual registration, reverses a three-year Republican advantage held during Biden's tenure

The Independent UK

Rahm Emanuel targets GOP and Dems as he tests 2028 campaign for president

The former Chicago mayor wants to lead a post-Trump "renewal wing" of the Democratic Party.

Axios

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The Independent UK

Trump claims prices are ‘way down’ in rant on economy: ‘We’ve done a great job on the word affordability’

Donald Trump’s claims about bringing down prices comes just weeks after he told families to limit the number of presents that they buy for their children

The Independent UK

Furious JD Vance tried to cool anger over ICE killing. Instead, he blamed everyone but the shooter

ANALYSIS: JD Vance blamed media and Democrats for prejudging a situation while he defends ICE agent and assumes a vast lefty conspiracy is at work, writes John Bowden

The Guardian - US

For Americans, 2026 started with two starkly different visions for the country

Zohran Mamdani’s optimistic inauguration contrasted in every single way with Trump’s brazen invasion of Venezuela

International Business Times UK

Trump Spent NYE Ranting On Social Media — Attacks The Clooneys, Democrats, And More

Trump spent New Year's Eve on Truth Social attacking the Clooneys, Democrats, and political opponents, igniting controversy and criticism on 31 Dec 2025.

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The Independent UK

Trump attacks George Clooney and his politics on social media claiming the A-lister ‘wasn’t a movie star at all’

The president has long criticized Clooney, an outspoken liberal activist and supporter of the Democratic Party

International Business Times UK

Alex Jones Declares War on Candace Owens; Claims Deep State, Democratic Party, CIA and MI6 Are 'Behind Her'

Alex Jones claims Candace Owens is backed by the deep state, Democratic Party, CIA and MI6 after declaring 'war' in a viral clip.

The Guardian - US

Why is the Democratic party hiding its 2024 autopsy report?

If the DNC isn’t open and transparent about why they lost, then how can we be sure they will learn their lesson this time?

The Independent UK

Trump kicks off Christmas Day with over 100 posts attacking Somalis, praising the economy and alleging voter fraud

Donald Trump shared conspiracy theories about the origins of Covid-19 and reiterated his claim that the 2020 election was stolen

Axios

Democrats' divide over AI frames a debate for 2028

Two main arguments on AI are now playing out within the Democratic Party.

We Got This Covered

Kamala Harris blasts the Democratic Party for being ‘stuck in the past,’ but not before she gets a specific type of historic recognition

Maybe she's not off base.

Roll Call

Candidates from the clergy see role for religion in Democratic Party - Roll Call

As Democrats look beyond 2024’s losses, candidates from clergy backgrounds see a bigger role for religion in an increasingly secular party.

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