Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · The Credentialed Left
TRANS ACTIVISTS TELL DEM CONGRESSMAN TO SHUT UP AND OBEY...
Trans activists crashed a town hall and ordered Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman to “shut up and listen” after he voted with Republicans on a bill protecting kids from gender ideology in schools.
Even supposed moderates are getting eaten by their own base. The Democratic Party is more radical than ever — and the 2028 contenders D.C. is trying to polish can’t hide it. That makes the midterm stakes crystal clear.
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