Democratic Colorado Senate Candidate John Hickenlooper Once Described Black Ministers as “Articulate”
In recent weeks, Hickenlooper — the Democratic establishment’s pick for Senate — has had to apologize repeatedly for racial gaffes.
Politics
The AFL-CIO's Police Union Problem Is Bigger Than You Think
Some of the most controversial cop unions are unaffiliated with national groups, while large and progressive unions include an influential police presence.
Poll Finds Mondaire Jones Is New York Dems Best Chance to Stop Onetime Turncoat Candidate
Concerned that a crowded field of candidates could lead to the nomination of a former Independent Democratic Conference leader, local Dems ran a poll.
Democrat Facing Progressive Primary Challenge Signs Letter Supporting Cuts to Social Security — Then Quietly Walks It Back at Home
Washington Rep. Derek Kilmer was one of 30 House Democrats who joined with Republicans to sign a letter calling for cuts to Social Security benefits.
Philadelphia Bungled Its Vote Count, and Republicans Took Note
Philadelphia County, one of few remaining Democratic strongholds in the state, counted mail-in ballots slower than any other county.
Trump's New Favorite Channel, OAN, Keeps Lying About Buffalo Protester Assaulted by Police
One America News, or OAN, has spent a week trying to smear Martin Gugino, the 75-year-old Catholic peace activist assaulted on camera by the Buffalo police.
GOP Money Flowing to Super PAC Backing Rep. Eliot Engel, Documents Show
Nearly $1 million in dark money has boosted Engel, who is facing a serious challenge from Jamaal Bowman, in the past few weeks.
Federal Judge Lambasts Amendment to Rename Confederate Bases as “Madness,” Gets Thoroughly Bodied by Clerk
In an email sent circuit-wide, Judge Laurence Silberman attacked Sen. Elizabeth Warren for her recent proposal on renaming Confederate monuments.
The Coronavirus Crisis
This Hurricane Season, the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Complicating Disaster Response Plans
Experts predict an “above-normal” hurricane season, and officials planning a response will have to take into account social distancing.
Voices
Police Budgets, Austerity, and Tax Cuts for the Rich Are Colliding in Democratic States and Cities
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis faces a question Democratic leaders across the country must grapple with, as budget pressures force a reckoning.