Tidbits-July 30: Reader Comments: Elections 2026, 2028-Democratic Socialists Further Advance; Should AOC Run for President; Jewish Socialists Helped Build Multiracial Democracy; Strikes of Attorneys Representing Poor Clients; Dr. Fauci; Lots More;

Reader Comments: Elections 2026 and 2028 - Democratic Socialists Further Advance; AOC Should Run for President; Jewish Socialists Helped Build Multiracial Democracy; Strikes of Attorneys Representing Poor Clients; Dr. Fauci; lots more and Cartoons;

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Dennis Goris
July 26, 2026
Dennis Goris | Cartoons
 


 

Re: Democratic Socialists Further Advance
 

My name is Steve Gold, and I'm an active volunteer in the campaign of Abdul El-Sayed to become Michigan's next U.S. Senator.

I'm writing to tell you that despite your saying twice in the story below that Dr. El-Sayed is a member of DSA, he has said many times and quite explicitly that he is not.  I'm surprised that Mr. Garver, who the story identifies as "a member of the steering committee of the DSA International Committee," doesn't know this, but the facts are what they are.

Thank you for noting this correction.  I read Portside consistently and to my great benefit.  Keep up the good work!

Steve Gold
Huntington Woods, Michigan

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a good overview & insight into DSA internal consultative process re 2028.
Important!

Tom Edminster
Posted on Portside's Facebook page
 

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I think it’s important to acknowledge that many DSA members including Mayor Mamdani are also members of the Democratic Party. In fact Mamdani stresses that DSA is not a party but an organization. Additionally, progressive third-term Senator Chris Murphy advocates for a Democratic Party that includes both DSA members and ex-MAGA voters.

Nora Lapin
Posted on Portside's Facebook page



 

Re: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Should Run for President
 

I read with interest Bhaskar Sunkara's piece urging Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez run for President in 2028: 

If she wants to do so, it would be a historic opportunity. But there is a but.

We have learned recently in tragic ways how our longstanding tendency on the left globally and in the US towards hero worship can blind us to political necessities. In the US, that means defeating MAGA first and foremost. Her candidacy might well build an inclusive and effective anti-MAGA movement nationally and a 2028 presidential ticket, which might well be on as President or Vice-President.

But only if from the very start she makes absolutely clear that she only welcomes support from activists and voters and organizations who will pledge to strongly support and endorse the ultimate Presidential nominee if it is not her. And she should pledge to do so herself.

The Congresswoman should also remind everyone of her own Oath of Office and insist on no less of a commitment from her supporters.

For a reminder of the nature of that oath, see the swearing in Democrat of Congressman Christian Menefee of Texas, see: https://youtu.be/jihGPvezwug?si=nRM3_CuqDlJpzSUq.

Michael A. Dover, Cleveland



 

The Centrist Gatekeeper  --  Meme
 





 

Peace Prize  --  Cartoon by Bill Bramhall
 

 


Bill Bramhall
July 13, 2026
New York Daily News
 



 

Re: How Biden Enabled Israel’s Aggression Toward Gaza—and Iran
 

It is obvious that many lives were lost because Biden would not enforce US law!

Thanks for the chronology however the statement above is still valid.

Herb Davis



 

Re: Jewish Socialists Helped Build Multiracial Democracy in America
 

I am finding this an easier read, as well as more interesting and in particular relevant to my life, than I did Molly Crabapple's book on the European Bund.

Joshua Freeman
Posted on Portside's Facebook page

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note the staggeringly beautiful cover of the book, by Ben Katchor, at the bottom of this posting.

Paul Buhle
Posted on Facebook

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For those who missed Benjamin Balthaser's review of "From Popular Front to Cold War: The Interracial Left and the International Workers Order, 1930–1954" in Jacobin magazine, it's now hot off the press from Portside.  

Cornell University Press, Paul Buhle, Bob Zecker #IWO #JPFO #oldleft #interracial #internationalworkersorder https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/internationalworkersorder

Elissa Sampson
Posted on Portside's Facebook page




Tariffs  --  Cartoon by Michael de Adder

 



Michael de Adder
July 28, 2026
The Globe and Mail
 



 

Re: Putting South Carolina First Could Mean Less Power for Black Voters
 

The Corporatist love S.C. because the advantage it gives them to get a w because of the makeup of Dem voters in the state. It does nothing to warrant any attention in terms of the big picture because S.C. Dems can't deliver in the general election and the DNC knows that

Jim Hopkins



 

What a Waste  --  Cartoon by David Cohen

 


David Cohen
July 22, 2026
David Cohen
 



 

Re: Workers Need a Legal Right to Full-Time Hours

(posting on Portside Labor)
 

It's certainly worth noting that Sen. Chris Murphy has called for a $25 an hour minimum wage to keep pace with inflation.

Nora



 

Rep. Jordan wants the Department of Justice to prosecute Jack Smith  --  Cartoon by Ann Telnaes

 

Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and lackey Jim Jordan checks another box on Trump's retribution list.


 

Ann Telnaes
July 25, 2026
Open Windows- Ann Telnaes
 



 

Re: Social Darwinists to Tech Bros: Tracing the Long Fight Against Equality in US
 

The new far right 'leaders'

Thomas Kampe
Posted on Portside's Facebook page




 

Re: D&D Players Raise Millions in Real-Life Campaign Against ‘Corporate Elite’

(posting on Portside Labor)
 

Huh. You’d have thought monopoly….

Ellen Starbird
Posted on Portside's Facebook page




 

Trump Capitalism  --  Carton by Jack Ohman

 



Jack Ohman
July 28, 2026
Jack Ohman’s You Betcha!
 



 

Re: As Trump Denies and Delays, the World Races To Meet the Climate Clock Deadline
 

Solar, Wind and Batteries - SWB - the cheapest, and all made best by China. EVs, Energy Efficient AI - China. Wake up, USA.

Dan Morgan
Posted on Portside's Facebook page



 

Re: Bronx Defenders Union Walks Off the Job, Joining Ongoing Strike of Attorneys Who Represent Court Clients That Can’t Afford To Pay
 

A funding crises puts stress on the most vulnerable among us where priorities and retention within defender ranks causes a rut. Smooth sailing is never expected and now tornadic activity arrives, an untimely and powerful force.

Steve Greenfield
Posted on Portside's Facebook page



 

Re: We Welcome Your Hatred
 

Those of us who have been wounded in the class war will remember who fought beside us, and who stood off to the side with a drink in their hands.

Eleanor Roosevelt
Posted on Portside's Facebook page




 

If Only Dr. Fauci...  --  Meme