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Jamaal Bowman Wants to Spend Less on the Pentagon and More on the Bronx

Jamaal Bowman Wants to Spend Less on the Pentagon and More on the Bronx Jamaal Bowman Wants to Spend Less on the Pentagon and More on the Bronx

In his Democratic primary challenge to the House Foreign Affairs Committee chair, a New York educator outlines “a progressive foreign policy.”

Jun 9, 2020 / John Nichols

Mike Bloomberg Democratic Presidential candidate speaks during the 2020 launch Women for Mike at Sheraton New York

Bloomberg’s Campaign Threatens to Turn Our Elections Into an Auction Bloomberg’s Campaign Threatens to Turn Our Elections Into an Auction

In our broken campaign finance system, the barrier to running for office keeps getting higher.

Mar 3, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

In New Hampshire, Bernie Battles Buttigieg, Billionaires, and Big Money

In New Hampshire, Bernie Battles Buttigieg, Billionaires, and Big Money In New Hampshire, Bernie Battles Buttigieg, Billionaires, and Big Money

The Granite State primary is shaping up to be a test run for the coming race against Michael Bloomberg.

Feb 8, 2020 / John Nichols

The DNC’s Move to Accommodate Bloomberg Stirs Outrage in Iowa

The DNC’s Move to Accommodate Bloomberg Stirs Outrage in Iowa The DNC’s Move to Accommodate Bloomberg Stirs Outrage in Iowa

Candidates, members of Congress, and activists are outraged over debate rule changes that bow to a billionaire.

Feb 2, 2020 / John Nichols

AOC Tells Democrats How to Get It Right in 2020

AOC Tells Democrats How to Get It Right in 2020 AOC Tells Democrats How to Get It Right in 2020

“For anyone who accuses us for instituting purity tests,” she says, “it’s called having values. It’s called, giving a damn.”

Jan 1, 2020 / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties

Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties

From impeachment to “wine caves,” the senator refused to let President Trump, or her fellow Democrats, off the hook during the debate.

Dec 20, 2019 / John Nichols

If Debate Skills Mattered, Kamala Harris Wouldn’t Be the One Dropping Out

If Debate Skills Mattered, Kamala Harris Wouldn’t Be the One Dropping Out If Debate Skills Mattered, Kamala Harris Wouldn’t Be the One Dropping Out

The California senator suspends her presidential campaign, as Bloomberg buys his way in.

Dec 4, 2019 / John Nichols

Democrats Won Virginia by Investing in People of Color

Democrats Won Virginia by Investing in People of Color Democrats Won Virginia by Investing in People of Color

Strategic organizing helped turn this red state blue—but is the national party willing to learn from its example?

Nov 22, 2019 / Steve Phillips

Governments Abroad Are Shaping Our Foreign Policy in Broad Daylight

Governments Abroad Are Shaping Our Foreign Policy in Broad Daylight Governments Abroad Are Shaping Our Foreign Policy in Broad Daylight

Countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been influencing Washington through lobbyists, think tanks, journalists, and academia—and it’s all perfectly legal.

Nov 13, 2019 / Benjamin Freeman and Ryan Summers

The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot

The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot

As presidential contenders wade into Tuesday’s state and local elections, the Vermont senator focused on races that highlight big issues and ideas.

Nov 5, 2019 / John Nichols

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