Democrats

Failure to adjust will shatter the Democrats credibility for years to come

Democrats are at a crossroads: If they refuse to learn from their mistakes, they will lose in 2028. 

By GREGORY LYAKHOV
18/03/2025
  Then-Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, a New York Democrat, walks out of the Senate Chamber

Chuck Schumer: After Oct. 7, US Jews thought, ‘Maybe it could happen here’

In a wide-ranging NYT interview, Chuck Schumer discussed rising antisemitism, Israel’s war in Gaza, the 2024 election, and the future of the Democratic Party.

By BEN SALES/JTA
17/03/2025

Trump dismisses Biden's January 6 pardons as 'void' and 'vacant'

Trump also accused the previous president of not approving or even knowing about pardons he made.

Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish congresswoman and Middle East peace advocate, dies at 87

Lowey is survived by her husband, who is 64 years old; the attorney, Steve Lowey; and three children and eight grandchildren.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA , RON KAMPEAS/JTA
17/03/2025

Unpacking Germany’s election results and what they mean for Israel

With a new government, we can hope to limit the hate-filled pro-Hamas marches across Germany and go after the sources of incitement.

Jews must abandon the Democratic party

A recent Gallup poll revealed a dramatic shift: Sixty percent of Democrats now hold an unfavorable view of Israel.

By GREGORY LYAKHOV
05/03/2025
 Elissa Slotkin of Michigan speaks before US President Joe Biden at the International Union of Opera

Elissa Slotkin, Jewish Democrat delivering the response to Trump, has a riveting immigrant story

Sen. Elissa Slotkin will deliver the Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union speech, spotlighting her swing-state win, pro-Israel stance, and bipartisan approach.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
04/03/2025
American and Israeli Jews [Illustrative]

Just 33% of Democrats have a favorable view of Israel, Gallup poll finds

Previous polls taken during the Israel-Hamas war have shown that Democrats are more likely than Republicans to blame Israel for the fighting.

By BEN SALES/JTA
26/02/2025

Coalition denies Labor Party's bid to change name to The Democrats

The rejection of the request sparked an uproar in the committee, and MK Rayten was removed from the discussion by the Committee Chairman

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