Ryan Black
@ryanblack.bsky.social
Managing Editor, ProgressiveHub.net. Organizing Coordinator, RootsAction, DefuseNuclearWar.org -- Host a teach-in with TeachInNetwork.org
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“AOC and Khanna... have shown a willingness to blaze unusual and much-needed trails on Capitol Hill beyond the constraints of the Democratic Party establishment and bipartisan corporatism.”
“AOC and Khanna... have shown a willingness to blaze unusual and much-needed trails on Capitol Hill beyond the constraints of the Democratic Party establishment and bipartisan corporatism.”
September 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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“AOC and Khanna... have shown a willingness to blaze unusual and much-needed trails on Capitol Hill beyond the constraints of the Democratic Party establishment and bipartisan corporatism.”
“AOC and Khanna... have shown a willingness to blaze unusual and much-needed trails on Capitol Hill beyond the constraints of the Democratic Party establishment and bipartisan corporatism.”
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👀 "One lesson we’ve learned over the last 15 years is that it’s a big mistake for activists to sit back and expect the Democratic Party establishment to serve up candidates who can mobilize voters and win elections."
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Here's Why Ro Khanna and AOC Should Run for President in 2028 | Common Dreams
While there is a difference in how these two politicians label themselves, most voters will be much more interested in whether each will address the needs of the working class and fight the greed of…
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September 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM
👀 "One lesson we’ve learned over the last 15 years is that it’s a big mistake for activists to sit back and expect the Democratic Party establishment to serve up candidates who can mobilize voters and win elections."
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An obvious first step: Email your Representative and Senators to pass the No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act
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Email your Representative and Senators to pass the No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act
We need to stop the construction of data centers on public lands. Email your representative and senators!
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September 15, 2026 at 7:08 PM
An obvious first step: Email your Representative and Senators to pass the No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act
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RootsAction and @pdamerica.bsky.social Announce Campaign Urging Ro Khanna and AOC to Run for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination
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Democrats need bold leadership in 2028. “RootsAction and Progressive Democrats of America Announce Campaign Urging Ro Khanna and AOC to Run for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination” | Read our FAQ…
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September 14, 2026 at 2:56 PM
RootsAction and @pdamerica.bsky.social Announce Campaign Urging Ro Khanna and AOC to Run for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination
Learn more and sign on! -> runrorunaoc.org
Learn more and sign on! -> runrorunaoc.org
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We are proud to have been the 1st national org to publicly support Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor. We are still supportive.
But we have a serious question for Mayor Mamdani: Why are you supporting Jeffries for leader of the Dems in the House?
Someone needs to ask him
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But we have a serious question for Mayor Mamdani: Why are you supporting Jeffries for leader of the Dems in the House?
Someone needs to ask him
rootsaction.org/why-is-mamda...
Why Is
Please add your name to this petition.
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September 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
We are proud to have been the 1st national org to publicly support Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor. We are still supportive.
But we have a serious question for Mayor Mamdani: Why are you supporting Jeffries for leader of the Dems in the House?
Someone needs to ask him
rootsaction.org/why-is-mamda...
But we have a serious question for Mayor Mamdani: Why are you supporting Jeffries for leader of the Dems in the House?
Someone needs to ask him
rootsaction.org/why-is-mamda...
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U.S. immigration agents have shot their guns at 30 or more people during Trump 2.0 and killed 8 of them.
ICE is snatching & imprisoning 50,000 people/month
➡️ Check out how activists in Atlanta are creating a model to resist.
wagingnonviolence.org/2026/08/atla...
ICE is snatching & imprisoning 50,000 people/month
➡️ Check out how activists in Atlanta are creating a model to resist.
wagingnonviolence.org/2026/08/atla...
Atlanta offers a model for building sanctuary
By creating “Sanctuary Zones” that refuse to cooperate with ICE or police, a coalition in Atlanta is building the infrastructure to practice real community safety.
wagingnonviolence.org
September 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
U.S. immigration agents have shot their guns at 30 or more people during Trump 2.0 and killed 8 of them.
ICE is snatching & imprisoning 50,000 people/month
➡️ Check out how activists in Atlanta are creating a model to resist.
wagingnonviolence.org/2026/08/atla...
ICE is snatching & imprisoning 50,000 people/month
➡️ Check out how activists in Atlanta are creating a model to resist.
wagingnonviolence.org/2026/08/atla...
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The DNC just voted to reaffirm the Leahy Laws!
Now it's time for them to tell Democrats in Congress to follow suit.
No support for foreign governments that are violating human rights - that includes Israel.
Now it's time for them to tell Democrats in Congress to follow suit.
No support for foreign governments that are violating human rights - that includes Israel.
Our mobile billboard is circling the DNC meeting in Austin right now urging the Resolutions Committee to vote to support a commitment to human rights and to upholding the Leahy Laws!
Hey DNC, are you listening to your voters?
Hey DNC, are you listening to your voters?
August 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The DNC just voted to reaffirm the Leahy Laws!
Now it's time for them to tell Democrats in Congress to follow suit.
No support for foreign governments that are violating human rights - that includes Israel.
Now it's time for them to tell Democrats in Congress to follow suit.
No support for foreign governments that are violating human rights - that includes Israel.
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Our mobile billboard is circling the DNC meeting in Austin right now urging the Resolutions Committee to vote to support a commitment to human rights and to upholding the Leahy Laws!
Hey DNC, are you listening to your voters?
Hey DNC, are you listening to your voters?
August 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Our mobile billboard is circling the DNC meeting in Austin right now urging the Resolutions Committee to vote to support a commitment to human rights and to upholding the Leahy Laws!
Hey DNC, are you listening to your voters?
Hey DNC, are you listening to your voters?
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We are on the ground in Austin at the DNC Resolutions Committee Meeting!
All eyes and ears will be on the Leahy Law resolution -- #24
Will democrats listen to the overwhelmingly majority of their base and commit to following domestic U.S. law or will they fold to the AIPAC lobby again?
All eyes and ears will be on the Leahy Law resolution -- #24
Will democrats listen to the overwhelmingly majority of their base and commit to following domestic U.S. law or will they fold to the AIPAC lobby again?
August 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
We are on the ground in Austin at the DNC Resolutions Committee Meeting!
All eyes and ears will be on the Leahy Law resolution -- #24
Will democrats listen to the overwhelmingly majority of their base and commit to following domestic U.S. law or will they fold to the AIPAC lobby again?
All eyes and ears will be on the Leahy Law resolution -- #24
Will democrats listen to the overwhelmingly majority of their base and commit to following domestic U.S. law or will they fold to the AIPAC lobby again?
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‼️There is an urgent need to impeach, convict, and remove President Donald Trump!
Today, we're co-sponsoring an Impeachment Symposium with @nader.org, Bruce Fein, members of Congress, legal scholars, experts, and activists. Join us!
11am - 3pm ET
Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/buhYgv7...
Today, we're co-sponsoring an Impeachment Symposium with @nader.org, Bruce Fein, members of Congress, legal scholars, experts, and activists. Join us!
11am - 3pm ET
Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/buhYgv7...
Ralph Nader: Citizens' Impeachment Project, Symposium — July 22, 2026
Ralph Nader: Citizens' Impeachment Project, Symposium — July 22, 2026
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July 22, 2026 at 2:34 PM
‼️There is an urgent need to impeach, convict, and remove President Donald Trump!
Today, we're co-sponsoring an Impeachment Symposium with @nader.org, Bruce Fein, members of Congress, legal scholars, experts, and activists. Join us!
11am - 3pm ET
Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/buhYgv7...
Today, we're co-sponsoring an Impeachment Symposium with @nader.org, Bruce Fein, members of Congress, legal scholars, experts, and activists. Join us!
11am - 3pm ET
Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/buhYgv7...
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📢 The Democratic party is in dire need of a mutiny.
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House Democrats are finally shifting on Israel. Party leaders must listen | Norman Solomon
More than 100 Democratic lawmakers voted against arms for Israel. They’re listening to the people – their bosses are behind
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July 20, 2026 at 1:43 PM
📢 The Democratic party is in dire need of a mutiny.
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Hakeem Jeffries’s stance is morally unconscionable and politically myopic.
Polling has shown that the Democratic Party leadership’s inability to distance itself from the onslaught in Gaza cost its candidates many votes in 2024. This pattern will repeat if the party is unable to change its stance.
Polling has shown that the Democratic Party leadership’s inability to distance itself from the onslaught in Gaza cost its candidates many votes in 2024. This pattern will repeat if the party is unable to change its stance.
July 14, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Hakeem Jeffries’s stance is morally unconscionable and politically myopic.
Polling has shown that the Democratic Party leadership’s inability to distance itself from the onslaught in Gaza cost its candidates many votes in 2024. This pattern will repeat if the party is unable to change its stance.
Polling has shown that the Democratic Party leadership’s inability to distance itself from the onslaught in Gaza cost its candidates many votes in 2024. This pattern will repeat if the party is unable to change its stance.
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❓ Would 2026 AOC have endorsed 2018 AOC?
"By refusing to endorse progressives as they take on incumbent Democrats in competitive primaries, she has implicitly spurned those now trying to follow in her footsteps to Congress."
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"By refusing to endorse progressives as they take on incumbent Democrats in competitive primaries, she has implicitly spurned those now trying to follow in her footsteps to Congress."
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Today’s cautious AOC would not have endorsed the AOC of 2018
Ocasio-Cortez did not endorse the last four socialists nominated for House.
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July 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
❓ Would 2026 AOC have endorsed 2018 AOC?
"By refusing to endorse progressives as they take on incumbent Democrats in competitive primaries, she has implicitly spurned those now trying to follow in her footsteps to Congress."
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"By refusing to endorse progressives as they take on incumbent Democrats in competitive primaries, she has implicitly spurned those now trying to follow in her footsteps to Congress."
thehill.com/opinion/camp...
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‼️ Jeffries might live to regret a challenge that he aimed at the left five years ago. “Recruit a candidate, put on the boxing gloves, get in the ring, and we can work this out on the ground.”
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Progressive primary victories have corporate Democrats panicking | Norman Solomon
The success of democratic socialists has led to an establishment backlash, fueling divisions over how to respond
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July 1, 2026 at 1:50 PM
‼️ Jeffries might live to regret a challenge that he aimed at the left five years ago. “Recruit a candidate, put on the boxing gloves, get in the ring, and we can work this out on the ground.”
read more from @normansolomon.bsky.social -> www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
read more from @normansolomon.bsky.social -> www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"When Democrats claim that the memorandum of understanding amounts to surrender, they are playing with fire." @normansolomon.bsky.social
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Congressional Democrats are playing ‘war party’ on Iran. It will backfire on them.
The doubletalk coming from many congressional Democrats in response to President Trump’s peace initiative with Iran has been a political wonder to behold. While correctly declaring that Trump shoul…
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June 25, 2026 at 2:26 PM
"When Democrats claim that the memorandum of understanding amounts to surrender, they are playing with fire." @normansolomon.bsky.social
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👀 Who governs California’s coast—the people of California through environmental protections, or a private corporation backed by federal contracts?
www.counterpunch.org/2026/06/16/c...
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California's Coast Is Not a Launchpad for Billionaires
A dramatic increase in SpaceX rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base is planned. Residents may regularly feel the impact of sonic booms on their
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June 18, 2026 at 5:45 PM
👀 Who governs California’s coast—the people of California through environmental protections, or a private corporation backed by federal contracts?
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If Tom Steyer wins, that could send positive shock waves through the Democratic party.
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Democrats are at a huge crossroads in California governor’s race | Normon Solomon
If Tom Steyer wins, that could send positive shock waves through the Democratic party
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June 2, 2026 at 3:13 PM
If Tom Steyer wins, that could send positive shock waves through the Democratic party.
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‼️ In an autopsy of close to 50,000 words, not one of them is “Gaza”, or “Palestinians” or “Israel” or “genocide”.
Ken Martin: “there’s a divide in our party on this issue.”
Reality: Only 8% of Democrats approved of Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
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Ken Martin: “there’s a divide in our party on this issue.”
Reality: Only 8% of Democrats approved of Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
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The Democrats’ 2024 autopsy fails to confront the truth | Norman Solomon
The document is full of disclaimers and does not address fundamental issues, including Gaza and the Biden-to-Harris transition
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May 24, 2026 at 1:55 PM
‼️ In an autopsy of close to 50,000 words, not one of them is “Gaza”, or “Palestinians” or “Israel” or “genocide”.
Ken Martin: “there’s a divide in our party on this issue.”
Reality: Only 8% of Democrats approved of Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Ken Martin: “there’s a divide in our party on this issue.”
Reality: Only 8% of Democrats approved of Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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‼️ We needed a serious DNC autopsy. But this is almost worthless.
There's no mention of the Biden/Harris administration's Israel policy that abetted the Gaza massacre. That cost votes, and helped Trump win.
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There's no mention of the Biden/Harris administration's Israel policy that abetted the Gaza massacre. That cost votes, and helped Trump win.
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DNC releases 2024 autopsy, with chair apologizing for ‘creating an even bigger distraction’
Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin on Thursday released the party’s autopsy report on the 2024 election after facing intense pressure to do so
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May 21, 2026 at 5:14 PM
‼️ We needed a serious DNC autopsy. But this is almost worthless.
There's no mention of the Biden/Harris administration's Israel policy that abetted the Gaza massacre. That cost votes, and helped Trump win.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
There's no mention of the Biden/Harris administration's Israel policy that abetted the Gaza massacre. That cost votes, and helped Trump win.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Establishment Democrats don't get it.
There is no amount of consulting, brand management, influencer outreach, or narrative shaping that can save a campaign with no message at its core.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/why-...
There is no amount of consulting, brand management, influencer outreach, or narrative shaping that can save a campaign with no message at its core.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/why-...
Establishment Democrats Still Don't Get Why They Lost in 2024 | Common Dreams
No amount of messaging acumen could have plastered over the gaping hole in Harris’ campaign: a total dearth of popular policies.
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May 20, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Establishment Democrats don't get it.
There is no amount of consulting, brand management, influencer outreach, or narrative shaping that can save a campaign with no message at its core.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/why-...
There is no amount of consulting, brand management, influencer outreach, or narrative shaping that can save a campaign with no message at its core.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/why-...
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Our Bad Blues guide lists 6 of the most problematic Dems in the House.
rootsaction.org/bad-blues-2026
They are all being primaried by significantly more progressive candidates:
Jim Costa (CA-16)
Lois Frankel (FL-22)
Susie Lee (NV-03)
Joe Morelle (NY-25)
Jimmy Panetta (CA-19)
Ritchie Torres (NY-15)
rootsaction.org/bad-blues-2026
They are all being primaried by significantly more progressive candidates:
Jim Costa (CA-16)
Lois Frankel (FL-22)
Susie Lee (NV-03)
Joe Morelle (NY-25)
Jimmy Panetta (CA-19)
Ritchie Torres (NY-15)
BAD BLUES 2026: Some of the Most Problematic Democrats in Congress - RootsAction
By RootsAction, May 14, 2026(Click here to read the original 2019 Bad Blues report.
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May 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Our Bad Blues guide lists 6 of the most problematic Dems in the House.
rootsaction.org/bad-blues-2026
They are all being primaried by significantly more progressive candidates:
Jim Costa (CA-16)
Lois Frankel (FL-22)
Susie Lee (NV-03)
Joe Morelle (NY-25)
Jimmy Panetta (CA-19)
Ritchie Torres (NY-15)
rootsaction.org/bad-blues-2026
They are all being primaried by significantly more progressive candidates:
Jim Costa (CA-16)
Lois Frankel (FL-22)
Susie Lee (NV-03)
Joe Morelle (NY-25)
Jimmy Panetta (CA-19)
Ritchie Torres (NY-15)
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“Harris still hasn’t made any public statement that she believes it should be released. Saying so privately to some big donors is very different than publicly calling for transparency from the DNC, which is badly needed.”
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Kamala Harris wants the DNC to release its autopsy report of the 2024 campaign
Amid turmoil over the Democratic Party’s future, Harris has been privately sounding out confidants about her own prospects.
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May 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
“Harris still hasn’t made any public statement that she believes it should be released. Saying so privately to some big donors is very different than publicly calling for transparency from the DNC, which is badly needed.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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There's nothing logical about this at all.
That’s why we’re continuing with our campaign demanding a full release of the DNC’s autopsy report on the 2024 election disaster. #ReleaseTheAutopsy
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That’s why we’re continuing with our campaign demanding a full release of the DNC’s autopsy report on the 2024 election disaster. #ReleaseTheAutopsy
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DNC Chair says releasing full 2024 election autopsy would cause ‘naval-gazing’
“I’m not here to protect anyone, right? What I’m here to do is win elections,” Ken Martin told MS NOW.
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April 25, 2026 at 9:56 PM
There's nothing logical about this at all.
That’s why we’re continuing with our campaign demanding a full release of the DNC’s autopsy report on the 2024 election disaster. #ReleaseTheAutopsy
www.ms.now/news/dnc-cha...
That’s why we’re continuing with our campaign demanding a full release of the DNC’s autopsy report on the 2024 election disaster. #ReleaseTheAutopsy
www.ms.now/news/dnc-cha...
The most preventable disaster... Will the DNC admit the mistakes or make them again in 2028?
2024 was a preventable disaster.
"RootsAction last year released its own autopsy of the 2024 election, which found that the Biden administration’s support for Israel hurt it among voters, while also blaming the party’s strategy of courting corporate donors..."
www.commondreams.org/news/dnc-202...
"RootsAction last year released its own autopsy of the 2024 election, which found that the Biden administration’s support for Israel hurt it among voters, while also blaming the party’s strategy of courting corporate donors..."
www.commondreams.org/news/dnc-202...
'The Truth Is Better Than Continuing to Lose': Petition Demands DNC Release Autopsy of 2024 Defeat | Common Dreams
Progressive group RootsAction demands DNC release 2024 election autopsy. Letter campaign urges transparency on Biden, Israel, and defeat analysis.
www.commondreams.org
April 24, 2026 at 2:31 AM
The most preventable disaster... Will the DNC admit the mistakes or make them again in 2028?
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2024 was a preventable disaster.
"RootsAction last year released its own autopsy of the 2024 election, which found that the Biden administration’s support for Israel hurt it among voters, while also blaming the party’s strategy of courting corporate donors..."
www.commondreams.org/news/dnc-202...
"RootsAction last year released its own autopsy of the 2024 election, which found that the Biden administration’s support for Israel hurt it among voters, while also blaming the party’s strategy of courting corporate donors..."
www.commondreams.org/news/dnc-202...
'The Truth Is Better Than Continuing to Lose': Petition Demands DNC Release Autopsy of 2024 Defeat | Common Dreams
Progressive group RootsAction demands DNC release 2024 election autopsy. Letter campaign urges transparency on Biden, Israel, and defeat analysis.
www.commondreams.org
April 24, 2026 at 2:30 AM
2024 was a preventable disaster.
"RootsAction last year released its own autopsy of the 2024 election, which found that the Biden administration’s support for Israel hurt it among voters, while also blaming the party’s strategy of courting corporate donors..."
www.commondreams.org/news/dnc-202...
"RootsAction last year released its own autopsy of the 2024 election, which found that the Biden administration’s support for Israel hurt it among voters, while also blaming the party’s strategy of courting corporate donors..."
www.commondreams.org/news/dnc-202...