U.S. Midterms: Democrats Win, but Will Anything Really Change?

In this video, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris examines the Democrats’ victory in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections and asks how much could actually change as a result. What might the shift in power mean for U.S. domestic and foreign policy, the war with Iran and American support for Israel — and can Democrats and Republicans really be regarded as opposing forces on the most consequential political issues? 

In the final part of the report, Lascaris turns to France, where he discusses restrictions on the right to protest and the uncertainty surrounding a planned general strike in Paris. The broader question is how much space remains for political protest when demonstrations increasingly depend on state-imposed conditions and official approval.

This video was produced by Reason2Resist and published on its YouTube channel on November 4, 2026. We translated it into German and are republishing it today to encourage public discussion on this issue in Germany and beyond.

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ABOUT DIMITRI LASCARIS

Dimitri Lascaris is a journalist and lawyer. As a lawyer, he specializes in class action litigation, international law and human rights. He was a member of the shadow cabinets of the Green Parties of Canada and Quebec. In 2020, he ran for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada and came in second. He is also the founder and editor of the YouTube channel Reason2Resist with Dimitri Lascaris.