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A protester unfurls a banner as Democratic presidential hopefuls participate in the second round of the second Democratic primary debate of the 2020 presidential campaign season hosted by CNN at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, on July 31st, 2019.

News in Brief

A Prominent Leader of the Women’s March Was Among Those Removed From the Democratic Debate for Protesting

Detroit police removed a group of protesters that criticized Bill de Blasio's handling of police brutality as well as protesters from an immigrants' rights group.

Kelley Czajka

Big Ag Monopolies Have Stifled Small Farmers. 2020 Democrats Want to Break Them Up.

When a few agribusinesses have all the power, one choice by them can determine the course of a farmer's entire production. Will 2020 change that?

Emily Moon

Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden gestures while meeting with patrons at a restaurant in Los Angeles on July 19th, 2019.

Key Takeaways From Biden’s Criminal Justice Reform Plan

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden unveiled a wide-reaching plan on Tuesday with goals to reduce prison populations, create a more just society, and increase community safety.

Kelley Czajka

President Donald Trump speaks during his visit to U.S. Border Patrol McAllen Station in McAllen, Texas, on January 10th, 2019.

Social Justice

Could an Elizabeth Warren Administration Really Prosecute Trump Immigration Officials?

Yes, but there are a few caveats.

Massoud Hayoun

The second night of the Democratic debate in Miami, Florida, last month.

Social Justice

There Are Many Democratic Candidates. Party Insiders View a Bunch as the Same.

Bernie Sanders is a first choice for many Democratic activists, but if he's not one's top choice, he usually isn't considered an option.

Seth Masket

Kamala Harris speaks on stage at the 2019 Essence Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 6th, 2019, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Social Justice

How Democratic Contenders Competed for the Votes of Black Women at the Essence Festival

Though Kamala Harris was the weekend's clear winner, candidates like Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg also found fans.

Rosemary Westwood

Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and Kirsten Gillibrand participate raise their hands in the second Democratic primary debate.

Economics

What Would Happen If the Government Covered Undocumented Immigrants’ Health Care?

Democrats want health coverage for everybody in America, including the undocumented. What does that mean for folks already getting government-covered health care?

Francie Diep

Democratic presidential hopeful and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro (left) speaks as New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren listen during the first Democratic primary debate of the 2020 presidential campaign season at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, Florida, on June 26th, 2019.

Cory Booker’s Immigration Plan Focuses on Day-One Changes

The 2020 candidate's plan focuses on executive actions that could happen with or without Congress getting on board.

Jack Herrera

Former tech executive Andrew Yang, South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Senator Kamala Harris take the stage for the second night of the first Democratic presidential debate on June 27th, 2019 in Miami, Florida.

Ideas

The Democratic Primary Field Is Not as Wide Open as It Seems

By looking at which campaigns experienced staffers choose to work for, one can see which candidates the party is seriously signaling as potential nominees.

Seth Masket

Democratic presidential candidates former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders (I–Vermont) and Senator Kamala Harris (D–California) take part in the second night of the first Democratic presidential debate on June 27th, 2019, in Miami, Florida.

News in Brief

At the Debate, Democrats Slammed Trump’s Treatment of Detained Migrant Children. Did Obama Do Any Better?

Biden went after Trump for denying detained children beds, blankets, and toothbrushes. But the Obama administration did the same thing, albeit in different circumstances.

Jack Herrera