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Democrats
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Beyond Trump: Why We Need to Take Our Eyes Off the Show
The real threat to US democracy is the cult of personality in our political campaigns that got Trump the nomination.
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What the Democratic Party Could Learn From Its Overseas Footsoldiers
Votes from Democrats Abroad often make the critical difference in close contests — and demonstrate that every vote counts.
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Labor’s Stockholm Syndrome: Why Unions Must Stop Backing Anti-Labor Candidates in the Primaries
Alternative strategies to labor's current custom of backing anti-worker Democrats are both necessary and viable.
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Still Singing the “ActBlue” Blues
ActBlue's “donate” button should add “at your own risk” think some who feel burned by its practices.
Kshama Sawant vs. Rebecca Traister on Clinton, Democratic Party and Possibility of a Female President
Rebecca Traister and Kshama Sawant discuss what it means to be the first woman to accept a major-party nomination.
Convention Dissent: There’s Less Than Meets the Eye
On a night of inspiring speeches and calls for unity, the media jumped on the recalcitrant Bernie Bros meme and wouldn't let it go.
Elizabeth Warren Names Trump’s Racism for What It Is: A Political Weapon
Democrats need to amplify Sen. Elizabeth Warren's message if they want to win in November.
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Sanders Delegates Push DNC to Reform Anti-Democratic Superdelegates
After a divisive afternoon, hours of negotiations bring results.
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange on Releasing DNC Emails That Ousted Debbie Wasserman Schultz
The Democratic National Convention is opening today in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, amid massive party turmoil.
Sanders Cites Democratic Platform, Public Option as Basis for Endorsing Clinton
Sanders noted a “significant coming together” between the two campaigns in recent weeks.