Advertisements It’s not just Joe Biden. Most of the Democratic Party is cheering on Israel’s campaign of revenge in Gaza, despite the fact that Israel has explicitly stated its intent to bomb indiscriminately and commit massive war crimes. This piece at Middle East Eye looks at the responses of Democrats toContinue Reading
Advertisements There is no denying that Maxwell Alejandro Frost–the 25-year-old gun-control and civil rights advocate who will soon become the youngest member Congress–represents a big win for the progressive movement on the whole. His victory in Florida’s 10th District was a victory for many causes progressives support. Except for Palestine.Continue Reading
Advertisements Joe Biden’s initial cabinet picks should come as a surprise to no one. They are almost entirely people he worked with in the administration of Barack Obama, and that administration was staffed overwhelmingly with centrists who were the epitome of Washington insiders. Most left their government positions and enteredContinue Reading
Advertisements At Medium today, I examine the imminent selection of Joe Biden’s running mate. I look at the pros and cons of several of the leading contenders. Karen Bass is the choice I would want him to make, out of the available, realistic options. But she isn’t who I expectContinue Reading
Advertisements On Monday, Antony Blinken, former Deputy Secretary of State and Joe Biden’s leading foreign policy advisor, affirmed Biden’s strong pro-Israel credentials at a webcast hosted by the Orwellian-named Democratic Majority for Israel. His words made two things clear. One, Biden remains vastly preferable to Trump. Two, Biden is incapableContinue Reading
