Aides to presidential candidate Joe Biden have apologized for their attack on Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour and promised that a Biden administration would be “genuinely inclusive” towards Muslims. However, the admission came during a private call that Sarsour was not a part of.
A number of House races in the upcoming Massachusetts primaries symbolize the growing battle over the future of foreign policy within the Democratic party.
The Democratic Socialists of America came under attack this week when the organization challenged candidates for New York city council to not accept free trips to Israel.
The Democratic Socialists of America came under attack this week when the organization challenged candidates for New York city council to not accept free trips to Israel.
Rep. Betty McCollum has introduced legislation that condemns the Israeli government’s proposed annexation of the West Bank and blocks any U.S. aid that would potentially be used to fund it. The Israeli Annexation Non-Recognition Act is endorsed by over 30 progressive organizations and is cosponsored by six other Democratic House members.
What does Senator Kamala Harris’s record on Israel look like? Perhaps JTA’s Ron Kampeas summed it best when he wrote that “she’s more AIPAC Than J Street.”
Rep. Ilhan Omar defeated challenger Antone Melton-Meaux in her primary and is expected to sail to an easy victory this November. Melton-Meaux raked in millions of dollars attempting to oust Omar, with many campaign contributions coming from pro-Israel groups.
A report from Foreign Policy claims that Joe Biden personally intervened to make sure the word “occupation” was omitted from the Democratic Party platform.
Upset in Missouri Once again, a longtime Democratic incumbent has been ousted by a progressive…
Cori Bush, a 44-year-old nurse and Black Lives Matter activist, has ousted longtime incumbent Rep. Lacy Clay in the Democratic primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District.