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Rep. Elijah Cummings Dies at 68
The Maryland Democrat was a longtime civil rights leader and was playing a key role in the House impeachment inquiry.
Leading 2020 Democrats Have Plans to Get Rid of Money in Politics
The three Democratic front-runners each say they want to seriously reform the campaign finance system.
Debate Moderators Ask About Ellen and Bush, But Ignore Climate Crisis
The moderators lost Tuesday's debate, according to many progressives.
No Matter Who’s Elected, We Must Keep Demanding More
Democrats are advocating for more progressive priorities -- thanks to grassroots activists.
Ocasio-Cortez to Endorse Bernie Sanders for President
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib will also be endorsing Sanders.
Extorting Ukraine Is Bad Enough, But Trump Has Done Much Worse
Donald Trump is a threat to the whole human species, and for that he should be impeached.
Depoliticization Is a Deadly Weapon of Neoliberal Fascism
In the current era, democracy is not merely under siege, but is close to being erased.
Giuliani Has Been Under Investigation by Federal Prosecutors for Months
Giuliani sidelined actual diplomats so he could pursue Trump’s personal interests.
Confidentiality Laws Limit Trump Administration’s Search for Citizenship Data
The Census Bureau is required to protect people’s privacy, no matter where their data comes from.
Presidential Contenders Still Not Disclosing Bundlers
Trump and many of his Democratic challengers' campaigns are hiding the names of their elite fundraisers.