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Billionaire Businessman Michael Bloomberg Enters 2020 Democratic Race
The former New York City mayor officially launched his bid with a $30 million campaign ad blitz.
A Trump White House Proposal Could Boost Corporate Dark Money in Elections
A Securities and Exchange Commission proposal could limit shareholders’ ability to rein in secret campaign spending.
Ranked-Choice Voting “Allows You to Vote for the Person You Really Like”
“CounterSpin” interviews FairVote’s Rob Richie on ranked-choice voting.
Last Night’s Debate Was Likely the Farewell for Several Campaigns
Booker, Steyer, Yang and Gabbard may not qualify for the next debate.
Noam Chomsky: Democratic Party Centrism Risks Handing Election to Trump
Centrist Democrats will likely alienate progressive activists working to defeat Trump, says Chomsky.
Did the Contested Kentucky Election Reveal Republicans’ Strategy for 2020?
Legislatures could simply ignore voters and appoint presidential electors.
Pro-Brexit Forces Appear Poised to Win UK Election — But It’s Not Over Yet
Poll after poll shows a small but consistent majority of U.K. residents want to remain in the European Union.
Seattle Voters Rebuke Amazon, Re-Elect Socialist Kshama Sawant
Sawant has been re-elected in a race that pitted her against Amazon -- Seattle’s largest private employer.
In These Three Races, the Establishment Fought Hard — and Still Lost
Progressive agendas carry the day in Seattle and San Francisco despite establishment money and endorsements.
Elizabeth Warren on Environmental Justice, Capitalism and Billionaires
Warren discusses the climate crisis, public health, shutting down pipelines, capitalism and more.