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The Presidential Front-Runners Flamed Out at Last Night’s Debate
Low-polling candidates upstaged Biden and Harris in round two of the Democratic debates.
Sanders Calls Out CNN for Airing Pharma Commercials During 2020 Debate
The debate's breaks also featured commercials from an anti-single-payer group.
United, Warren and Sanders Show What a Left-Wing Democratic Party Looks Like
The two senators spent their second debate working in tandem to articulate a vision for a humane future.
States Are Thwarting Cities’ Attempts to Govern Themselves
Blocking local democracy for the benefit of corporations has become common practice for state lawmakers.
CNN Tried to Derail Sanders and Warren Last Night. It Failed.
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren mopped the floor with their “centrist” rivals.
Trump Adviser Tom Barrack Pushed for Saudi Nuclear Deal — for Profit
Federal prosecutors are investigating foreign influence.
Puerto Rican Protests Continue Amid Political Uncertainty
Protests are continuing in Puerto Rico days after mass demonstrations forced Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to step down.
The 2020 Candidates Are Ignoring Guantánamo
Perpetual war, Guantánamo and indefinite detention have become permanent features of U.S. foreign policy.
Trump’s Intelligence Director Nominee Is a Defense Industry Favorite
Since he first ran for office, Rep. John Ratcliffe has raised $110,500 from the defense sector.
What You Won’t Hear From the Candidates Tonight
The format is more than simply ludicrous and the only reason these debates matter is that they have to.