Lindsey Boylan’s political journey reads like a switchblade folding back on itself. Once a Cuomo aide who accused her boss of harassment, she now stands beside Mayor Mamdani as a Democratic Socialist hoping to win a City Council seat in Greenwich Village. But two properties worth nearly ten million
Leaders shape what a society finds acceptable. When they joke about violence or treat mass destruction like a game plan, something fundamental shifts. It isn’t just talk. Words from powerful people act like invisible rules. They tell us what behavior is okay now, and what will be okay later. Over ti
The race for Congress in 2026 isn’t just about who voters like— it’s about who can raise the most cash. Right now, Democrats have an edge in key Senate races, pulling in more donations than Republicans in seven Republican-held seats. Younger candidates are shaking things up by raising big money from
A well-known political planner recently suggested the Democratic Party should quietly reshape America’s government if they gain full control in 2028. His plan? Add two new states and expand the Supreme Court, all without public debate. This idea seems to ignore a basic rule in democracy: big changes
More Democrats now question military aid to Israel than ever before, data shows. Recent Senate votes saw over 30 Democrats oppose weapons sales—a sharp jump from past efforts. Younger party supporters, especially those under 35, increasingly view Israel negatively, polls indicate. This shift isn’t j
Across the country, schools are trying something new—not to change politics, but to change how people talk about it. At Rutgers, a project called the "democracy wall" doesn’t push students to pick sides. Instead, it asks them to wish for the nation’s future, and many do the same thing: want unity ov
In Helena, the three challengers to incumbent Troy Downing sat down for their first debate. The tone was calm, and the candidates often agreed more than they disagreed. Downing’s campaign has raised a lot of money, showing strong support. The Democrats are finding it harder to match that fina
This year’s race for Georgia’s next governor on the Democratic side feels more like a marathon with no clear front runner rather than the high-energy showdown four years ago when Stacey Abrams nearly broke fundraising records. With the primary just weeks away, Democratic candidates are scrambling fo
The 2026 Georgia governor contest feels very different from the high‑energy battle four years ago. While Democrats now appear less focused and have spent only about $1. 2 million, Republicans have poured nearly $100 million into ads. The stakes are high because Georgia has not elected a Democratic g
When a politician’s career collapses under serious allegations, you’d expect their biggest supporters to at least say something. But when Eric Swalwell stepped down from Congress and dropped his run for governor, the Hollywood stars who once backed him vanished from the conversation. Celebrities li
