2020 Democratic Primary Archives

2020 Elections

270 Days, Democracy, or The Road To Perdition.

twilson117 - March 1, 2020 3

2020 Democratic Primaries

Michael Bloomberg Reveals Why He Can’t Make His Tax Returns Public,...

Steppenwolf - February 26, 2020 1

2020 Democratic Primaries

A Thoughtful Note to Democratic Voters: Calm the Fuck Down

AdLib - February 24, 2020 17

2020 Democratic Primaries

Democratic Primaries and The Art of Pearl Clutching

AdLib - February 21, 2020 7

2020 Democratic Primaries

It’s Called A Lie, Joe; Marijuana Prohibition Is A Crime!

Steppenwolf - November 22, 2019 0

2020 Democratic Primaries

Should Democrats Allow Republicans To Choose The Democratic Nominee?

TOCB - November 19, 2019 23

2020 Democratic Primaries

The MSM’s Whitewashing of Biden’s Racist Views Won’t End Well

AdLib - September 13, 2019 31

TOP NEWS

Are We Headed for Recession? Economists Look Everywhere for Signs.

Mainstream measures have been slow to detect the impact of tariffs and uncertainty, leaving economists to scour earnings calls and private-sector data sources. [...]

The C.E.O. of Detroit Axle Gave Trump’s Tariffs a Chance. Now He’s Nervous.

The chief executive of Detroit Axle, which sells car parts that are mostly imported from China, is adjusting his business and hoping for a new trade deal. [...]

The Internet Can’t Resist the Conclave (the Real Thing)

In a mix of fascination, irreverence and possible blasphemy, social media platforms have been flooded with videos and memes about the secretive gathering of cardinals in Vatican City. [...]

Johnson Rules Out an Aggressive Plan to Cut Medicaid as G.O.P. Moderates Waver

The Republican speaker’s decision underscored the resistance in his party to politically painful reductions to the program, and drew a backlash from the hard right, which is demanding deep cuts. [...]

Hegseth’s Use of Passwords Raises New Security Concerns

Revelations about the defense secretary’s passwords came after he discussed details of planned U.S. airstrikes on a messaging app. [...]

Trump Administration Is Said to Target Park Service Grants

Dozens of programs, many linked to climate change and diversity, have been designated for elimination by DOGE, according to people with knowledge of the plan. [...]

4 Lessons for Trump From the UK’s Failed Rwanda Migrant Deportation Deal

The United States is said to be in talks with the African country about taking in expelled migrants. There may be lessons in London’s experience. [...]

He Hears Voices in His Head. He Also Helped Win an Election.

He ran a successful political campaign, sometimes from a psych ward, sometimes living on the street. He has found a way to thrive. [...]

India and Pakistan May Have an Offramp After Their Clash. Will They Take It?

The question now, analysts say, is whether the two sides will claim victory as Pakistan asserts that it downed Indian jets and gauges the toll of India’s strikes. [...]

The Symbolism Behind India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’

The name for the military attack on Pakistan brings to mind a woman who became shorthand for the grief wrought by a terrorist attack. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Indian air strikes - how will Pakistan respond? Four key questions

Experts from India and Pakistan weigh in on what’s next - and how this clash differs from past conflicts. [...]

'Why would we play Putin's game?': Ukrainians see Russian lull as sideshow

Russia is expected to begin a self-declared three-day pause in fighting against Ukraine on Wednesday night. [...]

Russia says 60,000 air passengers stranded after Ukrainian drone attacks

Some 350 flights are affected in Moscow and other cities, as Russia claims shooting down 524 Ukrainian drones. [...]

Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by four women

The Motown legend is being sued for $50m by four women who accuse him of sexual assault and rape. [...]

Israeli strikes on Gaza restaurant and market kill 33, health ministry says

The restaurant in Gaza City's Rimal neighbourhood had been recently been operating a community kitchen. [...]

Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine, Biden tells BBC

In his first interview since leaving office, the 82-year-old criticises his successor's handling of the war and is challenged on his own record. [...]

Carney tells Trump that Canada 'won't be for sale, ever'