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In First Debate, 2020 Candidates Must Step It Up on Climate Change
The next president will decide the world’s climate future. When will the candidates start acting like it?
At Last, Robert Mueller Will Testify Before Congress
If Mueller parks it deep, Democrats may find themselves out of excuses for avoiding an impeachment inquiry.
Republicans Launch WinRed to Compete With ActBlue for Small Donors
When it comes to small-dollar fundraising, Republicans have typically lagged behind their Democratic counterparts.
Conway Won’t Appear Before Congress to Discuss Alleged Violations of Hatch Act
Kellyanne Conway has come under fire for allegedly using her official White House position to criticize Democrats.
Big Bucks Ready to Flow Into Maine as Susan Collins Aims to Keep Her Seat
The incumbent senator saw her fundraising totals skyrocket after voting to confirm Brett Kavanaugh.
The Government Is Working — for Corporations
Trump’s spree of regulatory capture could only have happened with the full complicity of the Senate.
Sanders’s Speech Presents a Conundrum for New Left’s Socialist Strategy
Bernie Sanders is offering adjustments to capitalism, not transformation into a worker-controlled democratic society.
To Create a New Deal That Works for Everyone, We Must Shun Centrism
The New Deal left many behind. It's time to create even bolder policies that confront the racist status quo.
The Trump Administration Drained the Swamp — Into the White House
The idea that Donald Trump would be an ethics reformer in the executive branch was always an absurd joke.
Primary Challengers Looking to Repeat AOC Magic Face Uphill Battle in 2020
After a midterm cycle featuring a number of high-profile upsets, more House Democrats are facing primary challenges.