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Fiery Disagreements Erupt at Sixth Democratic Debate
Democratic presidential candidates clashed over money in politics, Medicare for All and free college Thursday night.
DNC Should Change Its Process to Stop Shutting Out Candidates of Color
Why is the Democratic debate stage getting whiter?
Following Warren and Sanders, Candidates Vow Not to Cross Picket Line for Debate
Contract negotiations for workers at Loyola Marymount University, which is hosting the next debate, have stalled.
The Only “Extreme” Abortion Position Is One Taking Away Access to Health Care
There is nothing extreme about wanting people to have the ability to make their own reproductive health-care decisions.
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.
Debate Moderators Need to Ask Different Questions on Medicare for All
We are throwing our money into the for-profit health care system instead of spending it on health care.
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Withdrawal of US Troops From Afghanistan
Warren said, "We're not going to bomb our way to a solution in Afghanistan."
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.