# democratic socialist (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover democratic socialist. Page: Feed: --- ## [Trumpfuckistan: Canada Says Its A Full Tariff War](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/trumpfuckistan-canada-says-its-a) _2026-08-22 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ Last night Trump destroyed history’s most successful economic partnership by triggering a lose-lose tariff war with Canada. ## [Why Don’t We Hear About AI Data Centre Issues In China?](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/why-dont-we-hear-about-ai-data-centre) _2026-08-22 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ Why Don’t We Hear About AI Data Centre Issues In China? ## [Irvine mayor urges Chancellor Gillman to drop penalties against professors](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/21/irvine-mayor-urges-chancellor-gillman-to-drop-penalties-against-professors/) _2026-08-22 · Mariam Farag and News · New University | UC Irvine_ Irvine Mayor Larry Agran addressed a letter to UCI Chancellor Howard Gillman on Aug. 12, urging the chancellor to consider dropping the disciplinary actions taken against two faculty members who participated in the spring 2024 pro-Palestine protests. As of Aug. 21, Gillman is still yet to respond to the letter, which was hand delivered to \[…\] ## [UC Irvine Women’s Track and Field win academic awards](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/21/uc-irvine-womens-track-and-field-win-academic-awards/) _2026-08-21 · Jack Fedor · New University | UC Irvine_ The UC Irvine Women’s Track and Field team was awarded multiple academic honors for their performance in the 2025-2026 academic year on July 20. This was highlighted with the team being named a U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team, as the program had an at least a 3.0 cumulative \[…\] ## [In India’s “Cockroach” Protests, I Saw Democracy Resurrected](https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/in-indias-cockroach-protests-i-saw-democracy-resurrected) _2026-08-21 · Nandini Upadhyay · blog_ On Sunday, July 19 in New Delhi, India, a whole generation prepared to commit a crime. Young people were coordinating on digital safety, anonymity, clothing, health, their meeting points, and many more factors to ensure they were successful, or at least safe. For many it was their first time, and hence they felt fear, yet they remained resolute. For others, they have nothing left to lose; they are… ## [Yasmin Nair on the Left's Recurring Blindspots](https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/yasmin-nair-on-the-lefts-recurring-blind-spots) _2026-08-21 · Current Affairs · blog_ Yasmin Nair is a writer, cultural critic, and longtime contributor to Current Affairs. She also seems to possess an uncanny ability to predict political events before they happen: she warned that Graham Platner was headed for trouble before his campaign imploded, declared that “Kamala Harris Will Lose” when the prevailing wisdom had her winning, and foresaw the failures of DACA and the growing… ## [‘Chuck Timely & The Hourglass’ explores love accompanied by loneliness](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/21/chuck-timely-the-hourglass-explores-love-accompanied-by-loneliness/) _2026-08-21 · Entertainment Writer · New University | UC Irvine_ Role Model’s third studio album, “Chuck Timely & The Hourglass,” quietly dropped on Spotify Aug. 7 and deserves a chance to be heard at full volume at least once. Born Tucker Pillsbury, the singer-songwriter built his audience off bedroom pop, a genre which makes the sound of heartbreak danceable and laughable. The self-deprecation embedded into \[…\] ## [Good News: Progressive Wins In California Despite Israeli Money](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/good-news-progressive-wins-in-california) _2026-08-21 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ In case you hadn’t caught it yet: progressive Aisha Wahab has been elected to Congress in a special election in San Francisco’s East Bay area. ## [Theater Thursday: Season three offers the Walter boys more than just romance](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/20/theater-thursday-season-three-offers-the-walter-boys-more-than-just-romance/) _2026-08-21 · Entertainment Writer · New University | UC Irvine_ Netflix released season three of “My Life with the Walter Boys” on Aug. 6. The American teen drama earned the number one spot as the most-watched TV show globally for a week. Season three introduces themes beyond solely romance, focusing on Jackie’s growing independence, the expectations placed on her and who gets to control her \[…\] ## [Why A Higher National Debt Is Great For Rich Folks (But Not Us)](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/why-a-higher-national-debt-is-great) _2026-08-21 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ And BTW, don’t give up on social spending… ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nB06AldFSogx) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Why an anti-Israel DSA member bested Alex Vindman in a Florida Senate primary](https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-906175) _2026-08-21 · JPost.com - US Politics | The Jerusalem Post_ Nixon has repeatedly accused Israel of committing genocide and criticized Vindman for staying silent on Israel. ## [How the UCI Transfer Center supports pregnant and parenting students](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/20/how-the-uci-transfer-center-supports-pregnant-and-parenting-students/) _2026-08-21 · New University Features · New University | UC Irvine_ The UCI Transfer Center hosted their annual Pregnant and Parenting Students orientation for incoming transfer students at the Students Services II building and remotely on Zoom on Aug. 14 from 9-2 p.m. Students, children and staff gathered on the first floor. One table had light refreshments for participants, while another had UCI Transfer Student Center \[…\] ## [Primetime television has a guilty conscience](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/20/primetime-television-has-a-guilty-conscience/) _2026-08-20 · Entertainment Writer · New University | UC Irvine_ Editor’s Note: This article contains discussions of suicide and murder. The official trailer for A24’s new film “Primetime,” which focuses on true events about the hit reality TV show “To Catch a Predator,” was released on Aug. 6. The film is set to release to U.S. theaters on Sept. 25. “To Catch a Predator” was \[…\] ## [Democratic Senate candidate El-Sayed’s mother worked for Hamas, Taliban-linked group](https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-906096) _2026-08-20 · JPost.com - US Politics | The Jerusalem Post_ Abdul El-Sayed’s mother worked for the Islamic American/African Relief Agency, which the US Treasury designated in 2004 over ties to terrorist financing. ## [Climate Change Is A “Hoax” - But The World Is On Fire](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/climate-change-is-a-hoax-but-the) _2026-08-20 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ In the cesspool of stupid things that Trump has said, there are a few floaters that are really serious blunders. There is one in particular that we should not lose sight of. ## [Redshirt senior Finnegan Wall signs with the Minnesota Twins](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/19/redshirt-senior-finnegan-wall-signs-with-the-minnesota-twins/) _2026-08-20 · Stanley Zhiping Shi · New University | UC Irvine_ With the 2026 MLB Draft completed on July 12, and two Anteaters ultimately being selected, it seemed like there would be no new developments for UCI. However, this was disproven when redshirt senior right-handed pitcher Finnegan Wall signed a free agent contract with the Minnesota Twins on July 30. Undrafted back in July, Wall was \[…\] ## [US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, doubled under presidents Trump, Biden](https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-906041) _2026-08-20 · JPost.com - US Politics | The Jerusalem Post_ The federal government's IOU has now more than doubled in less than a decade, from $19.95 trillion when US President Donald Trump was sworn in for the first time in January 2017. ## [A Socialist’s Adventures On Right-Wing Cable News](https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/a-socialists-adventures-on-right-wing-cable-news) _2026-08-19 · Nathan J. Robinson · blog_ If you had told me when I was a teenager that “Fox News pundit” would be one of my future roles, I would have been horrified. But here we are. In the last month, I have appeared on right-wing cable news four times, twice on NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich Show and twice on Fox’s The Will Cain Show. Getting invited back strikes me as a sign that I must have failed, but I’m fairly satisfied with how… ## ['This is not moving': Trump presents White House construction projects in bid for modernization](https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-906039) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - US Politics | The Jerusalem Post_ The former real estate developer spent about 30 minutes guiding reporters across the South Lawn, touting a new granite helipad, a $400 million ballroom, and other renovations. ## [Francesca Hong’s Loss Can Teach Socialists How to Win](https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/francesca-hongs-loss-can-teach-socialists-how-to-win) _2026-08-19 · Roman Fritz · blog_ The Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor is over, and the media is saying socialists have “ hit a wall .” They’re asking: does Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) member Francesca Hong’s narrow loss to moderate David Crowley show where working-class power ends and begins? And should the left move out of the way for the party establishment in races like these? It’s been a year of effort and… ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KaL9oV8lJfof) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Flash: Democratic Socialist Gets Nod In Florida Primary](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/flash-democratic-socialist-gets-nod) _2026-08-19 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ In Tuesday’s primary nomination races in Florida Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won a surprise victory for the US Senate competition in November. ## [UPDATE: Trump Delays Tariff Deadline For Talks With Canada; World’s Largest Power Project Going Ahead](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/update-trump-delays-tariff-deadline) _2026-08-19 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ NOTE: This is the latest news as of 3:00 AM Atlantic Time. ## [After primary wins, two pro-Israel candidates will battle for Florida's governor's office](https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-905949) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - US Politics | The Jerusalem Post_ The Associated Press called both the Republican and Democratic primary races for governor at 8 p.m., about an hour after polls closed on Tuesday, with around 85% of the votes counted in both races. ## [What does a university look like when students leave?](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/18/what-does-a-university-look-like-when-students-leave/) _2026-08-19 · New University Features · New University | UC Irvine_ Most students leave campus after spring quarter ends, giving UCI a noticeably quieter atmosphere during the summer. For those who remain, sudden inactivity is immediately apparent. During the academic year, the bridge connecting University Town Center (UTC) to campus is often crowded with scooter riders, skateboarders and bicyclists maneuvering through crowds of students. But, during \[…\] ## [A Society That Runs on Stimulants is Badly Broken](https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/a-society-that-runs-on-stimulants-is-badly-broken) _2026-08-18 · Alex Skopic · blog_ Isn’t it a little odd, when you think about it, that so many people have to be hopped up on chemical stimulants just to make it through their working day? ## [Republican redistricting tests the strength of Florida’s pro-Israel Democrats](https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-905910) _2026-08-18 · JPost.com - US Politics | The Jerusalem Post_ Among these solidly blue districts are those where veteran Democrats, Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Lois Frankel, are competing on Tuesday. ## [Pentagon demands audit of 30 universities, investigating Russian, Chinese, Iranian research ties](https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-905894) _2026-08-18 · JPost.com - US Politics | The Jerusalem Post_ The Defense Department did not publicly list the 30 US schools to be reviewed for suspected ties to 130 research institutes based in Russia, China, and Iran, including civilian universities. ## [Florida congressional race set between anti-Zionist democratic socialist, staunch Israel supporter](https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-905891) _2026-08-18 · JPost.com - US Politics | The Jerusalem Post_ The race offers a test of whether the Democratic Party’s progressive insurgency can extend to a district that includes Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Miami Beach, and an electorate that is 25% Jewish. ## [Young And Fresh – That’s How The Dems Want ‘Em](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/young-and-fresh-thats-how-the-dems) _2026-08-18 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ New polling released this week suggests that a young socialist candidate would defeat a ‘Make America Great Again’ candidate in a hypothetical 2028 presidential matchup, reinforcing a trend that indicates that the momentum of progressive leftists isn’t abating despite a recent setback in Wisconsin. ## [Trump approval drops as majority of Americans fear prolonged Iran conflict - poll](https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-905825) _2026-08-18 · JPost.com - US Politics | The Jerusalem Post_ After returning to the White House last year with just under half the country approving of his presidency, Trump's popularity this year took a hit after he ordered strikes on Iran. ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0UFcUhFnmOdw) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Democrats need to listen to their own voters](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/17/democrats-need-to-listen-to-their-own-voters/) _2026-08-17 · Opinion Writer · New University | UC Irvine_ “Vote Blue no Matter Who” has become one of the Democratic Party’s defining slogans, but recent primary elections suggest that Democratic voters want more than just candidates to support: they want changes in the type of policy they bring to Congress. If the Democrats want to build winning coalitions, they need to respect the growing \[…\] ## [Arundhati Roy is the Writer We Need in Authoritarian Times](https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/arundhati-roy-is-the-writer-we-need-in-authoritarian-times) _2026-08-17 · Sharmistha Jha · blog_ Arundhati Roy’s brother did not pretend to be sad when their mother, Mary Roy, passed away. However, it was different for Arundhati. She writes, “I came undone. If I could understand myself better, I’d probably understand a lot more about the world and certainly about my country, in which so many people seem to revere their persecutors and appear grateful to be subjugated and told what to do, what… ## [Three Books, One War: How Ukraine's Fight for Survival Started](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/three-books-one-war-how-ukraines) _2026-08-17 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ It seems appropriate at a moment when Ukraine is clawing back its territory from Russia, to reflect on a time when that would have seemed a delusional idea. ## [Sunday Comic: Late summer nights](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/16/sunday-comic-late-summer-nights/) _2026-08-16 · New U Graphic Design · New University | UC Irvine_ Michelle Hernandez is a Graphic Design Intern for the summer 2026 quarter. She can be reached at hernam14@uci.edu. ## [NPR on West Africa](https://www.onfocus.com/2026/08/9106/apps-npr-org-on?owa_source=onfocus&owa_medium=RSS&owa_campaign=feed) _2026-08-16 · onfocus.com_ How a road could change West Africa’s urban future Kasoa is a snapshot of how unplanned urbanization is unfolding in the region. Its population growth is far outpacing the creation of new roads and other public development. “In Kasoa, things are much easier,” George says, “for now.” The growing influx is slowly driving up prices here too. “Maybe in a few years,… ## [Trump Puts A Carrier 2,000 Miles Away From Its Supplies](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/trump-puts-a-carrier-2000-miles-away) _2026-08-16 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ The voyages of Odysseus had less trouble than Trump’s sea-born operations. ## [Ariana Grande’s ‘petal’ album and it’s introspective softness](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/15/ariana-grandes-petal-album-and-its-introspective-softness/) _2026-08-16 · Entertainment Writer · New University | UC Irvine_ Ariana Grande has been a household name for decades, evolving from a Nickelodeon star into one of pop music’s biggest icons. The singer is no stranger to emotional tunes and expanding beyond traditional pop. Grande has made a name for herself by conveying emotion through her deep lyrics and expansive vocal range. Following the pointedly \[…\] ## [Trump: Greenland a “Very Small Ask” - Next Target?](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/trump-greenland-a-very-small-ask) _2026-08-15 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ A Substack reader visits the island. ## [Socialism’s Moment Is Here](https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/socialisms-moment-is-here) _2026-08-14 · Nathan J. Robinson · blog_ I’ ll confess that I have been, to use a British-ism, somewhat chuffed to read headlines in newspapers and magazines like the following: ## [Why The “Unelectables” Are The Right Choice](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/why-the-unelectables-are-the-right) _2026-08-14 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ Zohran Mamdani was unelectable. ## [Theater Thursday: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ balances character development with Easter eggs](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/13/theater-thursday-spider-man-brand-new-day-balances-character-development-with-easter-eggs/) _2026-08-14 · Juliana Maldonado · New University | UC Irvine_ Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Within the film’s opening weekend, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” earned over $100 million in box office sales, and for good reason. Released on July 31, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” marks the fourth standalone Spider-Man film with actor Tom Holland as the iconic vigilante. The \[…\] ## [Redwoods are endangered — time to bring them to UCI](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/13/redwoods-are-endangered-time-to-bring-them-to-uci/) _2026-08-14 · Sam Jenson · New University | UC Irvine_ Coast redwoods, also known as Earth’s tallest tree, need to be planted in Aldrich Park. Yes, I am talking about the trees that can grow up to 350 feet tall. These giants would be an excellent addition to UCI’s ecosystem. But wouldn’t they be too tall? Absolutely not. I wouldn’t even worry about branches falling \[…\] ## [Minnesota’s Democratic nominee is an Israel critic, but she is not El-Sayed 2.0](https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-905496) _2026-08-14 · JPost.com - US Politics | The Jerusalem Post_ During the lead-up to the primary, Flanagan was vocal about her opponent Craig’s support from the pro-Israel lobby, calling her “AIPAC’s candidate.” ## [Castro at 100](https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/castro-at-100) _2026-08-13 · Rep. Shaun Scott · blog_ Shortly before my father’s 1974 emigration to New York City, he’s an aspiring politician in post-colonial Jamaica, whipping support for democratic socialist Michael Manley’s bid to become prime minister, riding People’s National Party vans to Kingston, canvassing voters, not returning home for days. He’s 16 years old. Beneath a coconut tree on his family’s modest plot of land, he delivers speeches… ## [A Bell Chimes In The World And Resonates Within America](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/a-bell-chimes-in-the-world-and-resonates) _2026-08-13 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ A bell is ringing around the world and its peals are being echoed in the US. ## [Zendaya’s premiere outfits are a masterclass on thematic fashion](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/12/zendayas-premiere-outfits-are-a-masterclass-on-thematic-fashion/) _2026-08-13 · Entertainment Writer · New University | UC Irvine_ 2026 has been a busy year for actress Zendaya as she has had a long theatrical run with “Euphoria” season 3, “The Drama,” “The Odyssey,” “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and soon “Dune: Part Three.” With so many premieres and events, Zendaya and her stylist Law Roach have taken the opportunity to truly showcase art and \[…\] ## [Without Solidarity, The Left Will Fail](https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/without-solidarity-the-left-will-fail) _2026-08-13 · Nathan J. Robinson · blog_ Francesca Hong, a State Assembly member in Wisconsin, nearly just became the Democratic nominee for governor. The 37-year-old democratic socialist, a single mom and former restaurant worker, was leading in polls, and running on a platform of universal childcare, a data center moratorium, and raising the minimum wage. If elected, Hong would have been the first member of the Democratic Socialists of… ## [UCI DREAM Center introduces a new VR simulation](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/12/uci-dream-center-introduces-a-new-vr-simulation/) _2026-08-12 · New University Features · New University | UC Irvine_ Hosted by Executive Director of Enrollment Management Tony Hwang, the UCI DREAM Center hosted a virtual reality (VR) simulation pilot test alongside an overview of the DREAM Project Fellowship on Aug. 6 from 11-12 p.m. UCI students and staff met in the Ring Room at the UCI Cross Cultural Center. Three tables had two VR \[…\] ## [Heidegger and the time we lose trying to save](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/12/heidegger-and-the-time-we-lose-trying-to-save/) _2026-08-12 · Jacqueline Lee · New University | UC Irvine_ When every hour of the day is forced to have a defined value, it can be a waste long before it ends. Martin Heidegger’s account of temporality says that people let an imagined future self judge the present in advance, revealing that this fear of idleness is self-defeating. It drains ordinary time of the meaning \[…\] ## [Wisconsin Almost Goes Progressive – But Crowley Wins Governor Race Nomination](https://barrygander.substack.com/p/wisconsin-almost-goes-progressive) _2026-08-12 · Barry Gander · BARRY’s Substack_ Moderate David Crowley won the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, defeating a democratic socialist who fell short by less than 1% of the votes cast. Crowley will face Republican Tom Tiffany in November to be the next governor.