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Democrats
Who Won Democratic Debate on ISIS? John Kerry and the UN Security Council
Defending action by the United Nations has seemed to have fallen out of favor among liberal Democrats.
Bernie Sanders and the Limits of Electoral Politics
Bernie Sanders has progressives wondering if his presidential campaign can help build a sustainable working-class movement.
What Does Hillary Clinton’s Caregiver Proposal Really Accomplish for Domestic Workers?
Clinton's plan would benefit people who care for their elder family members, but would do little for paid domestic workers.
Hillary Clinton’s Ghosts: A Legacy of Pushing the Democratic Party to the Right
Progressive voters should remember Hillary Clinton's record of fighting against populism within the Democratic Party.
Five Ways Sanders Could Democratize the Financial Sector That Clinton Won’t Touch
Hillary Clinton wants to simply regulate bad practices, while Bernie Sanders wants to move toward replacing big banks.
Why Are Democrats Running as Republicans?
It's time for the Democratic Party to stop promoting Democrats who act like Republicans.
Sparks Fly as Iowa’s Festival of Politics Showcases Presidential Candidates
Preparations begin months in advance, with campaigns organizing rallies, concerts and other events to bring supporters to the hall.
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Hey Democrats, Don’t Pull an NDP – Run as Progressives
Democrats are probably going to spend a few more election cycles running away from their own core values.
Democrats Get a Gift From the Fed
The prospect of an interest rate hike in the remaining months of 2015 is highly unlikely.
Do the Democrats Offer a Progressive Choice for President?
If included in the presidential debates, Green Party candidate Jill Stein could push other candidates to the left on foreign policy.