Airbnb co-founder shares reasons for leaving the Democrats and supporting Trump: ‘This isn’t right’
Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Reflects on Leaving the Democratic Party Joe Gebbia, the billionaire entrepreneur and co-founder of Airbnb, has shared insights regarding his departure from the Democratic Party. He voiced his concerns about border security, which ultimately led him to support President Donald Trump. In a recent podcast discussion with Katy Miller, the 44-year-old […]
Chicago Democrats turn down federal assistance as holiday shootings rise throughout the city
Chicago’s Labor Day Violence Raises Alarms During the Civil War, generals awaited a daily “butcher bill,” a term reflecting casualties from the day’s battles. Over the recent Labor Day weekend in Chicago, that butcher bill saw 58 people shot, with eight fatalities attributed to gun violence. Currently, Chicago averages one murder a day, according to […]
Republicans team up with Democrats to defeat GOP’s move to reprimand McIver
On Wednesday, a number of Republicans teamed up with House Democrats, effectively halting the GOP’s attempt to rebuke Representative Lamonica McIver (D-N.J.) for her involvement in a controversial incident with law enforcement aimed at arresting Newark’s Mayor. The Democrats successfully moved to table the resolution with a vote of 215-207. This proposal, backed by Representative […]
Democrats take steps to formally criticize GOP Rep. Cory Mills
Resolution Introduced Against Rep. Cory Mills On Wednesday, Rep. Yvette Clark (D-N.Y.) presented a resolution targeting Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) due to allegations of harassment, assault, and dishonorable conduct. This move could prompt a vote in the House regarding the matter. Mills has denied all the accusations leveled against him. As the family gears up […]
Democrats need to tackle cultural issues directly instead of relying on statistics, says a party insider.
For a long time, Democrats have held onto James Carville’s phrase: “It’s the economy, stupid.” This has become a sort of catch-all for their campaign messages and strategies. Perhaps it’s time to let that saying go. What my fellow Democrats often overlook is that Carville’s original insight wasn’t purely about economics. It was about change. […]
Democrats face challenges in determining a path forward following Trump’s win at the DNC gathering
Democrats Reflect on Strategy Ahead of 2026 Elections This week marked a significant moment for the Democratic Party, as it convened for the first time since the tumultuous elections last fall. There’s an increasing sense of urgency within the party to stabilize and regain footing as they look toward the upcoming elections in 2026 and […]
Trump ought to advocate for education reform against teachers unions that support Democrats.
Trump and Education: A Call for Change President Donald Trump has pushed Democrats into uncomfortable positions on multiple issues, such as crime rates, border policies, and the inclusion of biological males in women’s sports. However, there’s a significant issue that Trump could leverage against them—our struggling public education system. Many parents are understandably frustrated with […]
Fairy tale politics won’t help progressive Democrats
In JM Barrie’s “Peter Pan,” Tinker Bell, that famous little blonde fairy from the 1953 Disney film, relies on the belief of others for her survival. During the play, she’s brought back to life by the audience’s applause. From what I understand, this applause has never been withheld, and so she lives on at the […]
Chicago Democrats respond to National Guard proposal: Letters
Issue: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s resistance to National Guard deployment in Chicago. Over Labor Day weekend, Chicago—a city with a population about a third of New York’s—saw 54 shootings (“Chi-Town Hell”, September 2). Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, along with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, is preparing to sue the Trump administration if the National Guard is […]
Jeffries alerts Republicans that Democrats will challenge the GOP spending bill
Jeffries Issues Warning on Spending Bill Negotiations Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) cautioned GOP leaders on Tuesday that Democrats would not support a spending bill solely crafted by Republicans. Back in March, nearly all House Democrats voted in favor of the Republicans’ 2025 spending expansion. With the deadline for the 2026 budget fast approaching on […]