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Blackface Scandals Show Why Some Black People Don't Trust Democrats
The party is trying to reach out to black voters, but it doesn't help that white Democrats keep admitting they used to dress in blackface.
The Democratic Party Isn't as Left-Wing as You Think
Progressives have gotten a lot of attention, but the moderate, centrist core of the party is far from dead.
Kamala Harris Has to Reckon with the Democrats' 'Law and Order' Past
Kamala Harris is running as the candidate for "rule of law," but some progresssives see her as a symbol of an unjust system.
Will Progressives Buy Gillibrand's Crusade Against Big Money in Politics?
The 2020 presidential candidate is making corruption her number-one cause, but some activists are wary of her record and proximity to Wall Street.
Democrats' Attacks on AOC Are Silly and Self-Defeating
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez isn't a bomb-thrower, she's a rising star who is picking her battles and who looks more and more like the future of their party.
The Right-Wing Media Can't Quit Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
I spent 24 hours reading every attack on the lefty congresswoman I could find.
The Left Thinks a 'Green New Deal' Could Save Earth and Destroy the GOP
A far-reaching new policy aims to reduce emissions, give everyone jobs, and convince rural voters to side with the Democrats, all at the same time.
Bernie Sanders Is Almost Definitely Running for President
He hasn't announced his candidacy yet, but the writing's on the wall.
We Asked Beto's Biggest Fans Why They Love Him So Much
Beto O'Rourke couldn't beat Ted Cruz in Texas, but that hasn't made people believe in him any less.
Democrats Still Don't Seem to Know What Winning Looks Like
If they are prepared to be anything more than the opposition party, they sure aren't acting like it.
Beto O'Rourke Lost, but Betomania Is Stronger Than Ever
His strong showing in the Senate contest against Ted Cruz has Texas Democrats hopeful for the first time in a long time.
Uninformed Young People Should Still Vote
Younger voters tend to worry they don't know enough to cast a ballot—but you almost certainly know more than some of the ignorant older voters out there.