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Ryan Grim says the process of selecting Maine’s Senate nominee through delegates instead of voters is extraordinarily undemocratic, replacing the voice of 200,000 primary voters.
Ryan Grim reports Platner’s campaign won more votes than any other in Maine history on a populist, anti-genocide, anti-war message.
Ryan Grim reports Qatar vetoed Volkswagen’s deal with Israeli defense company Rafael in Germany, stalling the conversion of an Osnabrück plant into an Iron Dome facility.
Ryan Grim says Ukraine’s stockpile of interceptors is exhausted, and the US authorized Ukraine to manufacture its own Patriots but Russia would bomb any factory.
Ryan Grim and Emily Jashinsky criticize Mayor Adams for omitting Little Italy, Irish, and Jewish enclaves from his immigrant enclave map, calling it bad politics.
Ryan Grim explains Breaking Points’ candidate interview criteria: either a race has unique news hooks or a candidate has a realistic shot of winning.
Ryan Grim says Breaking Points’ audience funding creates a moral obligation to report uncomfortable truths, unlike outlets constrained by corporate sponsors or bosses.
Ryan Grim argues the US conflict strategy with Iran is repeating mistakes, assuming brief strikes will force negotiation, while Iran threatens significant retaliation.
Ryan Grim asserts US ballistic missile interceptor stockpiles are depleted, with more used for Israel and US ships in Iran than in the entire Ukraine war.
Ryan Grim critiques Platner's response, noting he failed to offer his side of the story or acknowledge the accuser's experience, leaving supporters without a narrative.
Ryan Grim explains Maine Democrats plan a 600-person convention to replace Platner, with 500 delegates elected by county committees, creating an organizing opportunity for his grassroots movement.
Ryan Grim argues independent media's obligation is to scrutinize serious allegations, citing past cases like Alex Morse and Scott Stringer, even when it invites backlash.
Ryan Grim notes the Democratic Socialist movement has seen dramatic factionalism in Rhode Island but has overcome it through unified strategy.