Democratic Debate Ignores The Climate Refugee Crisis That’s Happening Right Now
The top 10 Democrats running for president repeated campaign promises to escalate U.S. aid to Central American countries and welcome…
Kamala Harris Shares Her Thoughts On Andrew Yang’s Cash Giveaway Moment At Debate
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) said fellow 2020 presidential contender Andrew Yang is challenging other candidates to be “more innovative” when…
Samantha Bee Takes A Bite Out Of Democrats, Donald Trump With ‘Jaws’ Spoof
In the parody clip posted online Monday, the “Full Frontal” host jumped into the role of shark hunter Quint, who…
Rosario Dawson Says ‘Of Course’ She Endorses Cory Booker
Rosario Dawson on Monday shut down speculation that she isn’t endorsing Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) for president, tweeting that “of…
Lizzo Wants People To ‘Drop The Ageism Sh**t’ In 2020 Election
Lizzo wants Democratic voters to focus on getting President Donald Trump out of office — and not on ageism. The…
Pete Buttigieg: Voting For Trump Means ‘Looking The Other Way On Racism’
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg said anyone who votes to reelect President Donald Trump in 2020 is “looking the other…
They’re Running For Congress — And Trump’s Attacks On The Squad Won’t Stop Them
For women of color running for Congress in 2020, President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on the “Squad” of freshman congresswomen…
Stacey Abrams Would Be ‘Honored To Be Considered’ For Vice President
Former Georgia state Rep. Stacey Abrams (D) isn’t running for president in 2020, but she said she’s open to being…
Bernie Sanders And Cardi B Discuss How To End Police Brutality
The presidential campaign of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Thursday released an 11-minute video of pop superstar Cardi B interviewing…
Stacey Abrams Asks Herself This Question When Mulling A 2020 Presidential Bid
Stacey Abrams has shared with Vogue some of the questions she considers as she contemplates a bid for the 2020…
Stacey Abrams Is Tackling Voter Suppression In Battleground States In 2020
Stacey Abrams, the former Democratic candidate for Georgia governor, is not running for president in 2020 ― instead, she’ll be…
Will Elizabeth Warren Be Able To Convince Black Voters She’s Their Woman?
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― Monty Bell entered the halls of the South Carolina Democratic Party convention in June firmly entrenched in…
Seth Meyers Suggests Best And Worst-Case Scenario For Each Democratic Candidate
Let’s hope some of these definitely DON’T play out. Source link
Late-Night TV Ranks Second Democratic Debate: ‘Almost Made Me Miss Trump’
The late night TV verdict on Wednesday’s second Democratic debate is in. Apparently, it was the one “everybody was waiting…
Late-Night TV Hosts Highlight Strangest And Funniest Parts Of Democratic Debate
Tuesday’s Democratic debate offered rich comic fodder for late-night television comedians, who picked out the most memorable and amusing moments.…
Kamala Harris Proposes Plan To Invest $60 Billion In Historically Black Colleges
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) rolled out two policy plans Friday morning aimed at closing the wealth gap for black Americans.…
It’s 2019 And Democratic Presidential Candidates Are Ignoring Muslim Voters
The president of the United States stood tall and proud at his North Carolina rally as the crowd chanted loudly…
Muslim Advocates Predict More Racist Attacks To Come From Trump
On Wednesday night in North Carolina, the president of the United States renewed his attacks on four freshman Democrats in…
Beto O’Rourke Says His And His Wife’s Ancestors Were Slave Owners
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke acknowledged Sunday that his ancestors, as well as his wife Amy’s, had owned slaves. O’Rourke…
Cory Booker Wants Prisoners’ Sentences To Get ‘Second Look’ After 10 Years
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), who’s running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, wants federal prisoners who have spent over a…
Kamala Harris Breaks Down Donald Trump’s ‘Predator’ Playbook For Immigrants
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) on Thursday likened President Donald Trump’s treatment of undocumented immigrants to that of a “predator.” “The…
Pete Buttigieg Shuts Down Racist Suggestion To Reduce Racial Tensions In South Bend
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Thursday deftly shut down a man who made a racist suggestion on how to…
Joe Biden Expresses ‘Regret’ For Comments About Working With Segregationists
Former Vice President Joe Biden apologized Saturday for remarks he made regarding his past work with segregationist lawmakers, acknowledging that…
Kamala Harris Tears Into Joe Biden On Segregation, Busing At Democratic Debate
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) sharply criticized former Vice President Joe Biden’s record on racial segregation in a dramatic, bracing exchange…
Buttigieg On Lack Of Police Diversity In South Bend: ‘I Couldn’t Get It Done’
South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg was quick to admit responsibility when asked on the Democratic debate stage about his…
Donald Trump Throws Twitter Tantrum Over 2020 Debate Consensus On Immigrant Health Care
All 10 candidates who took part in the second Democratic 2020 debate agreed on Thursday that the U.S. should provide…
Most Powerful Moments In Democratic Debates Came From Women And People Of Color
For the first time in history, there was more than one woman on stage this week for the Democratic presidential…
Joe Biden Refuses To Apologize For Comments On Segregationists
Former Vice President Joe Biden addressed his earlier comments on working with unapologetically segregationist colleagues by telling reporters he does…
How 2020 Contenders Are Approaching Police Brutality And Criminal Justice Reform
This week, in the midst of a surprisingly successful presidential campaign, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg canceled several events to…
How Kamala Harris Dodged California’s ‘Sanctuary State’ Debate
As she seeks the Democratic presidential nomination, Sen. Kamala Harris (Calif.) has become an ambassador for her state’s “sanctuary” laws…
Joe Biden Insists He Can Persuade Republicans To Support His Agenda
WASHINGTON ― Former Vice President Joe Biden realizes Republicans won’t necessarily help him enact his agenda if he wins the…
Anita Hill Says She Could Vote For Joe Biden If He Became 2020 Nominee
Anita Hill said she could see herself voting for 2020 presidential hopeful Joe Biden if he became the Democratic nominee,…
Kirsten Gillibrand Compares Anti-Abortion Views To Racism
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) said on Tuesday that limiting women’s access to reproductive health care is akin to being racist.…
Kirsten Gillibrand Shuts Down Fox News Host Who Asked About Men’s ‘Seat At The Table’
When Fox News host Chris Wallace interrupted Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) during a Sunday night town hall, the presidential hopeful kept…
Protester Grabs Microphone From Kamala Harris At San Francisco Event
A protester grabbed the microphone from Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) after jumping onstage during an event Saturday in San Francisco…
Democrats Will Have Female And Nonwhite Moderator At Each 2020 Debate
The Democratic National Committee said Thursday it is committed to having at least one woman and one person of color…
Kamala Harris Skewers Donald Trump For Holding U.S. Infrastructure Hostage
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) accused President Donald Trump of holding America’s infrastructure hostage on Thursday’s broadcast of “The Late Show.”…
Kamala Harris Says Joe Biden Would Make A Good Running Mate
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), a 2020 White House contender, said that she thinks fellow candidate and former vice president Joe…
Stacey Abrams Is Still Considering Running For President In 2020
Former candidate for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams may yet announce a run for president in 2020. In an interview with…
‘A Lot Is On The Table’ For Cecile Richards, Ai-jen Poo And Alicia Garza
WASHINGTON ― Cecile Richards used one word to describe the first day of Supermajority, a new political organization dedicated to…
Pete Buttigieg Is Exposing Tensions In The LGBTQ Movement
Pete Buttigieg has a shot at becoming the first openly gay president in American history. But his candidacy is already…
Oprah’s Struggle With Pete Buttigieg’s Name Will Make You Laugh
If Oprah Winfrey has one thing in common with the average American, it could be her mispronunciation of Pete Buttigieg’s…
A Running List Of Joe Biden’s Nonapologies To Anita Hill
Former Vice President Joe Biden can’t seem to figure out how to directly apologize to Anita Hill for his handling…
2020 Democrats Agree On Expanding Voting Rights, But Not Necessarily To Prisoners
All of the Democrats running for president favor reforms to expand the right to vote, but the candidates are divided…
Cory Booker: Trump’s Criticism Of Ilhan Omar Is ‘Reprehensible’
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) slammed President Donald Trump’s attacks against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) as “toxic” and “reprehensible” during a…
Kamala Harris: Young Men Jailed For Drugs Should Be ‘First In Line’ For Marijuana Jobs
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) called for nationwide legalization of marijuana, as well as policies to rectify racial disparities in the…
Elizabeth Warren Proposes Wiping Out Almost Everyone’s Student Debt
On Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released a wide-ranging plan to fix the U.S. college system, with proposals including making…
Stacey Abrams Defends Joe Biden: ‘We Cannot Have Perfection As A Litmus Test’
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams on Thursday stood by Joe Biden amid mounting allegations that he inappropriately touched women while serving…
Senator Cory Booker Says He’s Raised $5 Million For His 2020 Presidential Bid
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Sunday said he’s raised over $5 million toward his 2020 presidential campaign since formally announcing…
Pete Buttigieg Calls For Death Penalty To Be Abolished
Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and a 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful, has called for the abolishment of…
Biden Opposed Historic Black DOJ Nominees In Anti-Busing Crusade
In 1977, two black men nominated for key Justice Department posts by President Jimmy Carter easily won approval from the…
Stacey Abrams Signals She’s Not Interested In Being Biden’s Running Mate
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (D) all but ruled out being Joe Biden’s presidential running mate when pressed Wednesday…
Joe Biden Tries To Make Amends Over Anita Hill, With Mixed Results
NEW YORK ― Anita Hill wasn’t at the Russian Tea Room in New York City where Joe Biden spoke Tuesday…
Here’s What Americans Want To Ask 2020 Presidential Candidates
The Democratic field for the 2020 nomination is getting more crowded by the day. With at least 15 candidates trying…
Beto O’Rourke Fine-Tunes Pitch To Black Voters In South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. ― “Why should black people vote for you?” Patricia Williams Lessane, an associate dean at the College of…
The Disrespect Of Floating Stacey Abrams As Joe Biden’s Running Mate
Stacey Abrams has yet to make a decision about whether to run for president in 2020. Technically, Joe Biden is…
Andrew Gillum Launches Massive Voter Registration Campaign To Turn Florida Blue
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum said Wednesday he will not run for president and is instead launching a huge…
Bernie Sanders Struggled With Black Voters. His Campaign Is Working Overtime To Fix That.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) made racial justice a central theme of the first two rallies of his presidential campaign, a…
Kamala Harris: The Country Is ‘Absolutely’ Ready For A Woman Of Color President
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) is confident that the American people are ready for a woman of color to hold the…
Kamala Harris To Decide On 2020 White House Run ‘Over The Holiday’
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) said Saturday she’ll decide whether to launch a 2020 presidential bid as 2019 prepares to dawn.…