Progressive candidates won Democratic primaries by centering Palestine. Now, advocates warn that without a firm demand like an arms embargo, politicians can co-opt ‘pro-Palestine’ rhetoric without real accountability.

DSA member Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Florida’s Senate primary, outspent 16 to 1. She’s called Netanyahu a war criminal and opposes U.S. arms sales to Israel. Elsewhere in the state, progressive challengers didn’t see as much success.

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros unseated longtime incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado this week. It was another sign that Democratic Party voters will no longer accept “Progressive Except for Palestine” candidates.

Mamdani-backed candidates swept New York City’s Democratic primaries. What do these wins tell us about Palestine’s place in the Democratic Party, and will they help shape the upcoming primaries?

New York goes to the polls on June 23, and, as in the rest of the country, Palestine is having a major impact on the races. Mondoweiss speaks with political consultant Peter Feld about the rapidly shifting politics around Israel in New York City.

Mondoweiss interviews political consultant Peter Feld about how Zohran Mamdani’s historic win will impact beyond New York and how the Israel lobby will respond.

Half of Portland’s City Council has pledged to investigate the city’s connections to Israel, including the manufacturing and transportation of weapons intended for the country.

Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Chuck Schumer and a number of other New York Democrats condemned a Times Square rally in support of Palestine.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s recent trip to Israel and his vote for additional Iron Dome funding have prompted dozens of DSA chapters to call for him to be expelled from the organization.

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.