As the November midterms approach, the Democratic Party faces a crucial internal battle in Florida. This state, now home to former President Donald Trump, will host a primary on August 18 where three insurgent candidates challenge better-funded establishment Democrats. Their shared argument is that ‘electability’ has limited voter choice, preemptively deciding candidate viability. Primary Candidates...
In Texas, discussions about Jesus are common among political candidates. However, this is typically within the Republican ranks. State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat, is altering this approach. Talarico is using his experience in a progressive Presbyterian seminary as part of his campaign to appeal to faith-based voters in Texas. This is particularly significant in...
Danita attended the recent groundbreaking ceremony at Lake Street Church in Evanston with a deep sense of gratitude. For her, it symbolized more than a renovation and reopening. It marked a return to the Hilda’s Place shelter, which 37 years ago, offered her refuge during a difficult period. Danita, for privacy reasons, preferred not to...
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently discussed barriers faced by conservatives at specific academic institutions during a conversation with Peter Robinson at the Hoover Institute. Thomas highlighted that some colleges, including Stanford Law School, are perceived as closed off to conservative figures like himself. Despite his prominent role, Thomas has never visited Stanford Law School,...
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has faced significant criticism following the release of a list naming nearly one million homeowners. This move came as part of his administration’s rollout of a new pied-à-terre tax. The decision to publicly disclose this information has been deemed a poor political strategy, resulting in a loss of goodwill...
Democratic voters have been turning out in significant numbers for the 2026 primaries, with a noticeable increase observed across several states. This uptick is fueling optimism within the Democratic Party as the November elections approach, where control of Congress is at stake. In Wisconsin’s recent primary, Democrats cast nearly 800,000 ballots, marking the highest turnout...
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) took a significant step on Saturday by approving a resolution that calls for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This move signals a shift in the party’s strategy, as President Donald Trump continues to emphasize deportation efforts. During the DNC’s summer meeting in Austin, Texas, a separate resolution...
Maisa Lopes Eliaser, the wife of Army Staff Sergeant Alexis Jaramillo, was released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being taken off a deportation flight to Brazil. Earlier this month, Sergeant Jaramillo, who has been in the Army for 11 years, shared with Newsweek that Eliaser was detained on July 8 during...
Former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema is involved in a court case over her relationship with a past member of her security team. Heather Ammel filed the lawsuit, claiming Sinema played a role in ending her 14-year marriage to Matthew Ammel. This lawsuit falls under North Carolina’s uncommon law that permits a deserted spouse to seek...
President Donald Trump has declared that the United States possesses complete authority over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This statement comes amid rising tensions with Iran concerning the critical passageway that facilitates a significant portion of the world’s oil shipments. Observers and experts are delving into the potential economic repercussions for Iran as a result...