NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Exits 2020 Presidential Race
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the end of his campaign on Friday noting, "I feel like I've contributed all I can."
Stacey Abrams Launches Initiative To Fight Voter Suppression
Fair Fight 2020 will be operating in 20 states to make sure that there is a fair electoral process going into the 2020 elections.
Bill de Blasio: ‘What I Have Been Doing As Mayor Of NYC Is What I Want To Do As President’
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio pointed to policies in his city, such as the Green New Deal, $15 minimum wage, and free early childhood education as examples of what he would want to accomplish during his presidency.
Pete Buttigieg Outlines Comprehensive Plan For Closing The Country’s Economic Divide
The proposal named after abolitionist Frederick Douglass addresses seven areas in which Black Americans have been stymied in this country.
Elizabeth Warren Releases New Plan To Strengthen Our Democracy And Make Voting Easier
To address this age of voting vulnerability, Warren suggests a plan to make voting easier and more secure.
Bernie Sanders' New Plan Will Cancel All Student Loan Debt
Sen. Bernie Sanders is offering a plan to ixnay $1.6 trillion dollars of student loan debt.
Joe Biden Announces Education Plan To Raise Teacher Pay, Invest In Schools
Former Vice President Joe Biden has released an education policy, detailing his intentions to better invest in schools and raise teacher pay.
Democratic Hopefuls Should Really Be Paying Attention To The Results Of This Black Census
In 2018, more than 31,000 Black people across 50 states weighed-in on the issues that concern them the most. The results are now in.
New Poll Says 47 Percent Of Black Women Would Vote For Joe Biden
A Morning Consult Political Intelligence poll shows that the former Vice President leads among registered Black voters.
Three Women Of Color Selected For DNC Senior Leadership Roles
Waikinya Clanton, Rachana Desai Martin, and Reyna Walters-Morgan secured top leadership positions within the DNC ahead of the 2020 elections.
Stacey Abrams On Being Joe Biden's Potential Running Mate: 'You Don't Run For Second Place'
Stacey Abrams still hasn't made up her mind as to what political role she may play in 2020, but rest assured she's weighing her options.
Beto O'Rourke Joins Crowded Democratic Field For 2020 Presidential Election
Beto O'Rourke, who drew the attention of Democrats during his 2018 bid for the Senate against Ted Cruz, has joined the 2020 presidential race.
Stacey Abrams Still Considering The Presidency, Says '2020 Is Definitely On The Table'
Stacey Abrams is still considering her options when it comes to her next political move, but insists that "2020 is definitely on the table."
HR1 And The Fight To Save Voters’ Rights
Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) spoke to ESSENCE exclusively about the importance of the voting rights reforms of HR1.
Stacey Abrams To Decide Her Next Political Move By The End Of March
So what will it be..Gov. Stacey Abrams finally? Sen. Stacey Abrams? President Stacey Abrams?
Will Cory Booker Run For President? We Will Find Out After The Holidays
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker said that he will make up his mind as to whether he will run for president over the holidays.
Andrew Gillum And Barack Obama Met Amidst Speculation Of A 2020 Run For Gillum
Florida Democrat Andrew Gillum has yet to give any decisive answers as to whether he plans to run for president in 2020, but has also not ruled anything out.