Moderate Democrats prepare for ‘war’ against an ascendant left

Moderate Democrats prepare for ‘war’ against an ascendant left

The embattled establishment of the Democratic Party searched furiously for a political reset after Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s progressive victory in Michigan handed the party’s long-dominant moderate wing its most painful defeat of the year. Some strategists urgently pressed to adopt a sharper edge to tap into the fury among Democratic… Continue reading

Cannabis cafes are coming to SF—and it’s about damn time

Arts + CultureCulturePuffDrug policy A bill finally passed by the city last month allows cannabis retailers to serve food and beverages. Will SF become a new Amsterdam? By Dan Karkoska August 7, 2026 (48hills.org) San Francisco finally made some steps last month toward embracing the area’s cannabis culture by passing a law… Continue reading

‘Mainers Aren’t Stupid’: Troy Jackson Says Voters See Through Susan Collins’ Charade

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson speaks during the Maine Democrats Senate Nominating Convention in Bangor, Maine, on July 25, 2026.  (Photo by Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) “Susan has voted with Trump 96% of the time. The other 4%? She waits until her vote won’t change the… Continue reading

Author of DNC Autopsy Found Gaza Policy Hurt Harris in 2024—But Never Submitted Finding to Party Leadership

US Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, campaigning in Washington, DC, faces protests from hundreds of people expressing disapproval of her administration’s Gaza policy on October 29, 2024.  (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images) “This is all strange in ways that either suggest dishonesty or stupidity,” said one… Continue reading

‘See You in November’: Progressives Welcome the Fight as AIPAC Plots Round Two Against El-Sayed

US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Michigan Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed, and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) address a rally on July 18, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.  (Photo by Sarah Rice/Getty Images) “I’m happy to burn your money for you, and then we can get on to the business… Continue reading

Talarico Explains Infamous ‘Powell Memo’ to Texas Voters, Making Right-Wing ‘Master Plan’ a Campaign Issue

Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico speaks during a “Talarico for Texas: Frontera Tour” campaign rally at Memo’s Restaurant on July 13, 2026 in Del Rio, Texas.  (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) “The top 1% put the American Dream behind a paywall,” said the Texas Democrat as he unveiled a… Continue reading