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A groundswell of activism takes hold in the US: ‘We are a bridge to the future’

Everyday people from blue and red states alike are leading actions such as protests, boycotts and mutual aid

The Guardian - US

Older Democrats are getting crushed by younger primary foes in the cash wars

Half a dozen incumbent House Democrats over 70 were outraised by their primary challengers.

Axios

Debate over Democratic Party’s future plays out in New England primaries - Roll Call

New England Democrats, including Reps. Stephen F. Lynch and John B. Larson, are facing primary challengers calling for a new approach.

Roll Call

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The Mamdani effect: how his win spurred more than 10,000 progressives to consider run for office

US group geared at mobilizing young leftist candidates saw record sign-up after Mamdani’s NYC victory

The Guardian - US

Run for Something co-founder: ‘Democrats’ reliance on seniority is our downfall’

Amanda Litman discusses vital but difficult conversations on age as younger Democrats work to remake party

The Guardian - US

Could Musk’s DOGE be turning fired workers Democrat? Group recruiting future liberal candidates sees spike in signups

The co-founder of the progressive group Run for Something said she anticipates recruits will be federal workers fired by Musk and the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Top Biden Advisor Criticized For Remarks On 2024 Race

Mike Donilon faces criticism for defending Biden's 2024 run despite concerns over his debate performance.

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US Democrats call for more aggressive tactics against Trump and Musk: ‘We’re going to be the opposition’

As Trump aims to dismantle large swaths of US government, growing outcry from Democrats appears to be having an effect

The Guardian - US

Democratic activists call on party to fight Trump takeover

ANALYSIS: Analysis: Democratic activists have been annoyed with lawmakers’ lack of action against Donald Trump, says Eric Garcia. Now, they’re starting to step up

The Independent UK

Rising stars have the chance to shine at Democratic convention

Speeches can boost state politician to national prominence, despite awkward challenge with Harris nomination

The Guardian - US

Election conspiracists claim some races for local offices

Republicans who supported former President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election lost bids for statewide offices that play key roles in overseeing voting in the six states that decided the last presidential election

The Independent UK

Maxwell Frost elected as the first Gen Z member of Congress

Maxwell Frost came to national attention as one of the first members of Generation Z to launch a bid for Congress. At 25, he just meets the minimum age to serve in the House of Representatives.

WEKU

The first Gen Z candidates are running for Congress — and running against compromise

As the first few Gen Z candidates navigate runs for Congress, questions remain over how coming of age during intense national political division will shape Gen Z candidates' approach to politics.

WEKU

Bold abroad in shoring up NATO, Biden is more measured in responses to domestic unrest

MADRID — President Joe Biden’s five days of meetings in Europe and the bold actions undertaken by the U.S. and its G-7 and NATO allies reflect an abrupt sea change in the West’s approach to its own defense in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Progressives take a leaf out of the conservative playbook to target school boards

There has been a groundswell of conservative enthusiasm around school politics in the last few years. Progressives are hoping to have their own source of organization to counter that enthusiasm.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: One way to save democracy? Invest in young people running for office

Democracy finds itself not simply in a precarious state but on the verge of collapsing. Almost half the country now has laws in place that would effectively end safe access to abortion once the Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade, as is expected. More than a dozen states are…

Salon

A future for democracy? Absolutely

There are dark years ahead, says Amanda Litman of Run for Something. But after that, the future looks "amazing"

Salon

Biden can't save us from Trump's Big Lie

Local offices are going to be key to fighting a stolen 2024 election — and Democrats need to win those races

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