Democratic socialist David Morales is projected to oust Providence Mayor Brett Smiley (D) from a Tuesday primary, according to Decision Desk HQ. Morales, a state lawmaker, leads the incumbent by about 14 percentage points, per DDHQ.
Progressive Democrats condemned on August 27 the appointment of Representative Jared Moskowitz of Florida, a vocal pro-Israel advocate, as the top Democrat on a House Middle East policy subcommittee. The controversy highlights deep party divisions over Israel policy.
In Detroit, pro-Israel Senate candidate Haley Stevens encountered supporters of pro-Palestinian candidate El-Sayed. The interaction highlighted how Israeli-Palestinian issues are influencing Michigan's Democratic primary race.
House Democrats elevated several pro-Israel lawmakers on the Foreign Affairs Committee, giving Rep. Jared Moskowitz the top Democratic role on the Middle East panel.
British singer Boy George pulled out of a West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar on July 31, 2026, after backlash to his release of a pro-Israel song titled "We Will Dance Again." The withdrawal followed social media criticism tied to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Boy George released a new pro-Israel single titled 'We Will Dance Again' featuring the lyric 'You say genocide, I say war,' prompting criticism across social media and international news outlets. The release follows his prior public statements of support for Israel and its Jewish heritage.
Democrats critical of Israel face a major electoral test in upcoming primaries in Michigan and Missouri on July 30, 2026, which will determine whether pro-Israel Democratic candidates can maintain momentum amid ongoing party divisions over Middle East policy. The races represent a key barometer of the party's internal debate.
NEW: Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" at MetLife. Macklemore says Robert Kraft called Sheeran and rallied other stadium owners to give an ultimatum: Drop him or lose the venues.
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Ok trying to extend my workflow to work on two major writing projects at a time. Guerilla Architecture has a shape already but will take a TON of work - in my plan I need to build 6 orthogonal systems and identify commonalities to then unwind into specs and approaches so *complicated*.
Down at Trouble Mountain Feeling basic as a naked person in a public fountain Figured I should summit in search of a source of power But it doesn't ever cometh, there's just more mountain YouTube video by Aesop Rock