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Democratic Party
Sinema Opposes Drug Bills After Receiving $750K in Donations From Big Pharma
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is rejecting a drug-pricing proposal supported by nearly 90 percent of voters.
House Democrats Want Medicare Expansion in Budget Reconciliation Bill
125 House Democrats introduced legislation last Friday that would lower the Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 60.
9 House Dems Who Threatened Biden’s Bills Get Accolades From Pro-Business Groups
The pro-business, dark money group Chamber of Commerce is running ads praising those Democrats for their stance.
Buffalo Democratic Machine Considers Axing Mayorship to Evade India Walton
It’s a sobering reminder that establishment Democrats often go to great lengths to preserve power and isolate the left.
Corporate Media Obscures Role of PAC Money in Driving Nina Turner’s Defeat
Corporate pundits are pushing the misleading notion that voters prefer moderate over progressive policy platforms.
Manchin Wants to Invest More Taxpayer Money in Propping Up Fossil Fuel Industry
Democrats are debating the definition of "clean energy" as the climate crisis intensifies.
Former DNC Chair Tom Perez Now Works for Anti-Labor Law Firm
Tom Perez has taken a job at a law and lobbying firm in D.C. that advertises "union avoidance" services.
Manchin Comes Out Against Yet Another Proposal From the Democrats: DC Statehood
Joe Manchin is the first Democratic senator to openly oppose efforts to make Washington, D.C., the nation's 51st state.
No, Joe Manchin, Eliminating the Filibuster Won’t Lead to “Serious Problems”
Giving the minority party veto power over widely supported legislation is undemocratic.
Parties Charge A Lot for Committee and Leadership Roles. Corporations Benefit.
Secretive policies enforced by the two parties directly link legislative and political power to campaign fundraising.