Why does he think Republicans will work with him after they obstructed Obama for eight years? His praise of a segregationist offers a clue.

In a rebuttal to Mitch McConnell—and possibly Joe Biden—Ta-Nehisi Coates helped House Democrats start a conversation on slavery, racism, and reparations.

How candidates in the crowded 2020 Democratic field are honing the fine art of turning a phrase

As the 2020 candidates race to issue policy papers, are they failing to communicate a bigger message?

As the word has gained popularity in the party, its meaning has become ever more opaque. Time to retire it.

The Democratic candidate claims to be a defender of public education. But in 2000, he hawked school vouchers for the future education secretary.

Cities are increasingly punishing people who have nowhere to go—and few Americans, including Democrats, seem to care.

The richest Americans live 10-15 years longer than the poorest Americans. It will take a lot more than Medicare for All to close the gap.

As Trump continues to stoke fear, 2020 presidential contenders have the opportunity to offer policy.

Another four years of Trump will widen the conservative tilt of the Supreme Court. So why aren't the Democratic candidates talking about it?

Democratic candidates are moving away from Bernie Sanders's plan, but moderate health reform would create a crisis of care.

Democratic candidates are embracing New Age ideas to appeal to white suburban moms, but it might turn off everyone else.

How a best-selling thriller writer and media hound is spreading a moral panic about pot

Thanks to Trump and the Russia investigation, the liberal network is booming. But is it selling its viewers a conspiratorial fantasy?

Many of the party's 2020 candidates are busy being policy wonks and missing the big picture.

As 18 million Baby Boomers brace for the financial insecurity of old age, Democrats are pushing to expand Social Security and other elderly benefits.

The No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge is a major litmus test for 2020 candidates.

What would it mean to have a vegan president? With Cory Booker in the running, we may find out.

The 2020 primary will be long and hard fought, but whoever wins the nomination will be in a strong position to defeat Trump.

It's a foolish, losing message for Democrats—in the midterms and beyond.