Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, defeated nearly 30-year incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st Congressional District primary. Her victory highlights the growing influence of the progressive wing within the Democratic Party.
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old lawyer and doctoral student, defeated nearly 30-year incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in a Colorado House primary. Kiros' victory is seen as a win for progressive challengers nationwide and adds to a growing movement within the Democratic Party.
Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, defeated incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado's primary elections. Support for Israel became a key issue in the campaign, with Kiros calling for an arms embargo against Israel and accusing it of genocide in Gaza.
Donald Trump used progressive victories in New York to label Democrats "godless communists" posing an existential threat, warning of persecution of Christians and the destruction of the American way of life at the Faith & Freedom Coalition conference.
Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric, labeling political opponents as "godless communists" who threaten Christianity. This comes after progressive candidates, including Democratic Socialists of America members, won key New York primaries. Trump's claims contrast with the differing ideologies of democratic socialism and communism, and the religious affiliations of many democratic socialists.
Three congressional candidates endorsed by Zohran Mamdani won closely watched primaries in New York City. Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier secured victories, expanding Mamdani's progressive influence. Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, lost his bid for the House.
New York's primaries on Tuesday will decide Democratic nominees for November's midterm elections, influencing control of Congress. Key races feature progressive vs. moderate Democrats, debates on Israel policy, and tests of the Democratic Socialists of America's influence.
Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic Socialist, is on track to become Washington, DC's next mayor after winning the Democratic primary. She has vowed to take an aggressive stance against the Trump administration, including ending police cooperation with ICE. Her victory would make her the first member of the Democratic Socialists of America to lead the district.
The author, a UAW member, explains why they will join over 3,000 May Day protests across the US – double last year's count. Workers are calling for a strike against billionaire rule, angry at both Trump and a Democratic establishment that abandoned the working class. Drawing parallels to the 1886 eight-hour day movement and Haymarket Square, the author argues a new oligarchy is waging class war and workers must organize rather than wait for political salvation. The UAW has set contracts to expire on May Day 2028, preparing for a general strike.
