Uncommitted movement

Abdul El-Sayed leads in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, but faces criticism from Rep. Hillary Scholten over associations and campaign conduct. Scholten supports Rep. Haley Stevens, warning that El-Sayed may underperform in a general election. The race highlights Democratic tensions between progressive and establishment factions.

Yotam Moram, a key organizer of Occupy Wall Street, reflects on the movement's collapse due to police raids, evictions, and an internal 'politics of powerlessness.' He highlights his ongoing work with groups like the Sunrise Movement, Dream Defenders, and tenants unions to build grassroots strategies for political change.

A poll of Michigan Democratic voters in the 2026 primary revealed mixed support for current Democratic leaders. Most voters (65%) preferred a new Senate leader over Chuck Schumer, while a majority (57.6%) wanted reduced influence for the Uncommitted movement leaders. Support for Hakeem Jeffries as House leader was higher (42.2%) compared to calls for a new leader (32.5%).

Kamala Harris reached out to Mamdani and anti-Israel progressives as polls indicate her leading the 2028 Democratic primary. Abbas Alawieh, co-founder of the Uncommitted Movement opposing Biden's re-election over US support for Israel, met with the VP in Detroit.

Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine has sparked Democratic Party divisions over the 'vote blue no matter who' strategy, with centrists criticizing his nomination while left-wing figures highlight his coalition-building approach. Rep. Jake Auchincloss faced backlash for implying support for Susan Collins over Platner, prompting a retraction, and centrists like Melissa DeRosa argue losing Maine may be acceptable.

A 192-page Democratic National Committee autopsy report on the 2024 presidential loss omits any mention of Gaza, Israel, or Arab American concerns, drawing criticism from progressive party members who argue the party's unconditional support for Israel's war damaged turnout among key voting blocs. DNC chair Ken Martin acknowledged the report has major flaws and does not meet his standards, yet failed to address the significant omission in his own commentary.