Activist Announces She’s Moving On

Democrats are facing mounting internal chaos, plunging public approval, and a deepening identity crisis. Once branding themselves as the party of the working class and “the big tent,” they now seem to be the party of fractured alliances, performative outrage, and policy confusion. And it’s not just political theater—it’s unraveling in real time, with high-profile resignations, backroom drama, and open warfare over direction and values.

The decision by prominent Democrats and their allies to criticize the 250th U.S. Army birthday parade speaks volumes. The event was meant to honor two and a half centuries of sacrifice and service by American soldiers—yet it became a target.

Attacking the parade wasn’t just tone-deaf; it was perceived as an attack on the very foundation of American history. At a time when respect for tradition and service should unite the country, Democrats chose division.

Desperate to regain the support of drifting demographics like young men, the DNC handed David Hogg, a left-wing activist known for his polarizing rhetoric, the position of vice chair. That move imploded. Hogg, along with his group “Leaders We Deserve,” wasn’t interested in party unity—he was focused on ousting long-serving Democrats in safe districts.

Unsurprisingly, this created backlash from the establishment. A procedural rule reversal nullified Hogg’s election, and rather than rerun, he walked away.

To make matters worse, DNC Chair Ken Martin was reportedly on the verge of tears during a leaked call with Hogg, admitting he feared the young activist had sunk his chances as a credible leader. That’s not leadership. That’s a ship adrift.

Then came Randi Weingarten. After 23 years on the DNC, the head of the AFT turned down a reappointment, issuing a letter brimming with veiled rebukes and veiled allegiance to Hogg’s failed crusade.

“I appear to be out of step with the leadership you are forging,” she wrote, underscoring her discontent with the party’s narrowing scope and strategic stumbles. Her departure is not only a blow to the union bloc but also an indictment of the DNC’s direction.

Her activism during the “No Kings” protest—where she appeared nearly ecstatic—illustrated the exact optics that are repelling middle-of-the-road voters. It's not a message of policy or progress. It’s theater. And not the kind that wins elections.