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Elizabeth Warren On How Personal Struggles Inspired Her Politics
For Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, all politics are personal. Her focus on the fragility of the middle class dates back to key moments in her own life.
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2020 Democratic Candidates Condemn Shootings, Address White Supremacy
2020 Democratic presidential candidates have been swift to condemn the recent shootings. But in their calls, there's something new: they're not just talking about gun reform, but also white supremacy.
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Race And Politics This Week
President Trump continued attacks on Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., this week as Democratic presidential primary candidates stressed their commitments to minority communities.
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News Brief: Democrats Debate, Ebola In Congo
We look back at the big moments from Wednesday's Democratic debate. Also, we look at why the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been so difficult to contain.
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2020 Democratic Presidential Contenders Address The NAACP
Democratic presidential contenders who have been sparring over racial justice policies addressed the NAACP Wednesday, but opposition to the president largely overshadowed the candidates' differences.
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What Democrats Want In 2020: Someone Who Can Beat Trump
More than anything, Democratic primary voters say they want a candidate who can beat President Trump. But there's not a clear sense of what that will take.
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2020 Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Support Marijuana Legalization Bill
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is reintroducing a bill on Thursday that would make marijuana legal at the federal level, the latest progressive legislation embraced by White House contenders.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders Announces Another Run For The White House
Bernie Sanders announced a second run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. This time, the Vermont independent enters the race as a leading candidate facing a crowded progressive field.
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Democrats Nationwide Call For Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam To Resign
Democrats across the country have called for the resignation of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam after a racist photo surfaced from his yearbook, indicating a move toward zero-tolerance in the party.
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Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris Enters 2020 Presidential Race With A Call For Unity
California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris announced she is running for president Monday, joining a growing Democratic field that was present at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events around the country.