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Biden Selects Former Defense, Finance and Fossil Fuel Lobbyist to Head the DNC
During the Obama administration, Jaime Harrison lobbied for Boeing, Bank of America and coal companies, among others.
Democrats Plan to Open Next Congress With Voting and Ethics Reforms
A sweeping package of voting-rights, government-ethics and anti-corruption measures is at the top of Democrats’ agenda.
Public Sector’s Right to Strike Is Left Behind in Biden-Bernie Task Force
Progress towards radical reforms is made outside, not inside, of the rooms where the power players huddle.
Cornel West: “We Are Witnessing America as a Failed Social Experiment”
The Harvard professor and activist denounced “neo-fascist gangster” Trump and “milquetoast” neoliberal Democrats.
Bernie Sanders Drops Out of the 2020 Presidential Race
Sanders's decision to drop out clears the path for former Vice President Biden to win the Democratic Party nomination.
Biden’s Racism Is More Veiled Than Trump’s — But No Less Real
We must ask ourselves how we will challenge presidential racism whether we have a Democrat or Republican in office.
Presidential Candidates: Disclose Your Nondisclosure Agreements
Candidates need to show their commitment to transparency and creating safe workplaces.
Superdelegate Pushing Convention Effort to Stop Sanders Is Health Care Lobbyist
William Owen, a former Tennessee lawmaker and current DNC member, has also contributed thousands to Republicans.
Will the Democratic Party Deny Sanders the Nomination Even If He Wins?
Sanders is gaining momentum, but superdelegates could stand in his way even if he wins a clear majority of delegates.
DNC Insiders Plot Return of Superdelegates to Stop Sanders at Convention
Exclusion of superdelegates from the first round of voting was a key victory won earlier by Sanders supporters.