2020 Election

All of the 2020 Democrats want immigration reform, but so far only a few of them have described what that would entail.

As 20 Democratic contenders face off this week, here's a look at some stories from our archives that offer insight into the format.

The Democratic Party refused to host a single issue climate debate, but as 20 presidential candidates square off in Miami this week, the topic is expected to be discussed.

Ahead of the Democratic debates, Washington Governor Jay Inslee releases another slew of climate policies targeting fossil fuel production.

For an issue on which so many agree—the rent is too damned high, especially in urban areas—housing affordability doesn't present one single obvious fix.

To avoid allegations of favoritism, the DNC debate line-ups were randomized—to the benefit, or detriment, of Elizabeth Warren, depending on who you ask.

Jack Shapiro speaks in front of the Democratic National Committee headquarters during a Greenpeace rally to call for a presidential campaign climate debate on June 12th, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

Both plans draw on the progressive Green New Deal, prioritize environmental justice, and would be paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes.

The 2020 Democratic candidate's plan also includes $5 billion in aid funding to multiple Central American countries.

The concerns were echoed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, whose office offered $75 million to help pay for 100 more early voting sites.

As more states expand absentee voting, elections boards must balance voter accessibility and ballot security.

Here's what experts say about best practices to prevent sexual harassment on the campaign trail.

It's important to not nominate a sure loser, but, historically, "electability" arguments have been used to discourage women and minorities from running.

Booker's proposal includes a gun licensing program, an assault weapons ban, and more support for victims and communities of gun violence.

Bernie Sanders supports expanding the U.S franchise to people in prison. Pete Buttigieg does not. Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris are unsure.

Warren's plan includes proposals for the elimination of student loan debt for most students, an expansion of grants for low-income students, and free public education.

We get upset when politicians from the other party act in ways that defy our moral values. When someone from our own party does it, we're not always so concerned.

A new analysis finds that appeals to racial resentment inspired some white voters to support candidates whose ideology was different from theirs.

Even as men profess to understand affirmative consent in their jokes and apologies, many conflate sexual desire with consent in practice.

High doctor pay keeps American health-care costs high. Without debt relief, it will be hard to get doctors on board for lower pay.

Inslee, who is a candidate for president in 2020, has said that he will make climate change the centerpiece of his campaign.

Data since the 2016 election shows Democrats are still divided.

The presidential candidate proposes to fight industrial agriculture through reforms on mergers, checkoff programs, right-to-repair, and country-of-origin labels.

Long campaigns cause candidates to prioritize fundraising, but shorter ones favor party-line voting.