Democrats

Our true friends in the US are in the Democratic Party - opinion

Republicans, in contrast, are narrowing their definition of what falls in America’s interests, abandoning the defense of allies and the free world.

US SENATE Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters at the Capitol in July. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyanu has insulted leaders like Obama, Biden, Harris, and Schumer, who’ve made clear that their criticism is directed not at Israel itself, but at its leadership, the writer argue
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani looks on during National Night Out at the NYPD's 78th Precinct in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in March. ‘Trump is with us’ is important, but it is not enough, says the writer.

Israel must act now to restore bipartisan support, because we cannot rely solely on Trump - opinion

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff attend the men’s final of the US Open tennis tournament in Flushing, NY, on Sunday. Trump was loudly jeered and booed, notes the writer.

Trump’s hometown conundrum deepens amid NYC mayoral race - opinion


'Another wonderful secret': House releases contents of Epstein 'birthday book', other records

The House Oversight Committee released Epstein's will and entries from his address book, but comittee Democrats released images of a lewd birthday card reportedly penned by Trump.

 Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) holds up a photo of US President Donald Trump with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a meeting of the the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to markup a resolution and report to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress, January 10, 2024; illustrative.

The rising stigma of being Jewish: How antisemitism resurfaces after Oct. 7 - opinion

What are the chances that Democratic presidential hopefuls J.B. Pritzker, Rahm Emanuel, or Josh Shapiro, all Jews, will succeed in winning their party’s backing?

THEN-US AMBASSADOR to Japan Rahm Emanuel delivers a speech last year.

America is in free fall: The collapse of the Center endangers democracy everywhere - opinion

The unraveling isn’t something you have to squint to see, it’s right out in the open, and it runs deeper than any single president or party.

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order, as US Vice President JD Vance and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth look on, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, August 25, 2025.

Boston mayor candidate Josh Kraft: Netanyahu 'has to go'

Josh Kraft, the scion of the billionaire American-Jewish Kraft family with a reputation for being staunchly pro-Israel, was asked about his views on the current conflict in Gaza. 

Josh Kraft, Boston mayoral candidate, talks to the press in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 5, 2025.

US divided on Gaza genocide accusations, Hamas responsibility, poll finds

Most Americans believe famine exists in Gaza, but a majority still blame Hamas for the crisis, revealing sharp partisan and generational divides, a Harvard poll shows.

People protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza in front of the US Mission to the United Nations during a Security Council meeting in New York City, August 5, 2025; illustrative.

DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood, halting Israel arms sales

A Democratic National Committee panel blocked a resolution calling for the suspension of military aid to Israel, reflecting growing divisions within the party.

Allison Minnerly, a new Gen Z DNC member from Florida, speaks about a resolution she proposed seeking to block arms sales to Israel and recognize a Palestinian state.

Texas Senate approves redistricting bill, sending it to governor to sign

This comes after Texas Democrats staged a walkout to ensure that Republicans would not have the seats needed to take a vote.

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick addresses lawmakers from the dais during a session in the State Senate, as Republicans attempt to pass an HB 4, a bill that would redraw the state's 38 Congressional Districts, at Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, U.S. August 23, 2025.

Mamdani and the Israel test of the Democratic party - opinion

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is likely the next mayor of New York. But his ascent should alarm anyone who still believes in the foundational principles of the Democratic Party

The Israel test of the Democratic party

US congressmen meet Syria's leader al-Sharaa, highlighting new ties between two countries

At the same time, there are concerns in Israel about Syria’s treatment of the Druze in southern Syria and also questions about Syria-Israel ties.

Members of US Congress meet with Syrian transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa, August 19, 2025.

Senior House Democrat, Katherine Clark now highest-ranking lawmaker to call war in Gaza 'genocide'

Clark’s comments came after she was confronted by pro-Palestinian protesters during an event in her district in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, a Democrat from Massachusetts, speaks during a press conference at the US Capitol on July 23, 2025 in Washington.

Jewish Democrat Jamie Raskin joins lawmakers backing bill to restrict arms transfers to Israel

Raskin’s backing of the Block the Bombs Act last week comes amid a marked decline in Democratic support for Israel, as the war in Gaza wages on for its 22nd month.

U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) speaks to the media after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 3, 2025.