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Joe Biden’s and Pete Buttigieg’s Records on Race Under Scrutiny During Debate
The two candidates claim to have wider support from the Black community than bears out in reality.
Democrats Spar About “Endless War.” Will Any of Them End It?
In order to end this war era, the U.S. has to admit it was wrong.
Disingenuous Attacks on Medicare for All Distract From Cost of a Broken System
Democratic candidates sparred at Tuesday’s debate over their health care platforms and Medicare for All.
Warren and Sanders: A Wealth Tax Is Needed to Address Staggering Inequality
Over the last 60 years, the U.S. has drastically cut taxes for the richest while raising taxes on the bottom 90 percent.
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.
Sanders Says Democratic Socialism Means Creating an Economy That Works for All
"The U.S. should not be the only major country on Earth not to provide paid family and medical leave," Sanders said.
Sanders Campaign Calls on Candidates to Unite Against DNC, Demand Climate Debate
The DNC voted down a resolution to hold a climate-focused debate.
Elections Are Treated as Political Consumerism and Democracy Is Suffering
Performance and spectacle are being marketed as politics.