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2020 Election

Consultants Are Biggest Winners in Latest Political Fundraising Scheme
In coming election cycles, fundraising through joint committees will likely continue to grow.

Tax the Rich Before the Rest
Candidates should pledge that the middle class won't any new taxes until billionaires put up at least $1 trillion.

Trump Rakes in Fossil Fuel Money While Some Democrats Skirt Donation Pledge
Members of fossil fuel corporations are donating to campaigns that pledged to distance themselves from the industry.

Protests Erupt Outside Fundraiser for Biden Co-Hosted by Natural Gas Executives
Biden decided to attend the fundraiser, despite news of the co-host's deep ties to the fossil fuel industry.

Sanders Shines and Biden Crumbles During Epic Town Hall on Climate Crisis
Seven hours was a lot, and not nearly enough, but it's a start.

Watch Bernie Sanders and Dying Activist Ady Barkan Discuss Medicare for All
Ady Barkan, who is dying of ALS, is interviewing presidential candidates to highlight the impacts of U.S. health policy.

Joint Fundraising Committees Are Central to GOP Success, and They’re on the Rise
Joint fundraising committees allow political organizations to band together and raise money from big donors.

McConnell Seems Increasingly Nervous Republicans Could Lose Big Next Year
McConnell also seems to be trying to lay the groundwork to undermine Democratic victories in 2020.

Five Reasons for Workers to Celebrate This Labor Day
Approval of unions is at a 15-year high alongside a wave of rising labor militancy.

Voters Say Touchscreen Machines Switched Votes in Nine Mississippi Counties
The machine errors spark new concerns about electronic voting machines heading into the 2020 election.