
Who Will Be The First Woman VP?
Joe Biden has pledged to ask an accomplished woman to join his ticket. ESSENCE talked to two of the front-runners.

How ESSENCE Covered The 2020 Presidential Election On The Road
ESSENCE traveled across the country to follow several presidential candidates on the campaign trail in the 24 Hours With series.

Maxine Waters Shares ‘Dear Sister’ Is Dying Of Coronavirus
The coronavirus has affected the lives of two key lawmakers. Rep. Maxine Waters and Sen. Elizabeth Warren reveal their ties to COVID-19.

Valerie Jarrett Brushes Aside Notion That Michelle Obama Could Be Biden's VP
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is expected to name his vice-president selection panel by May 1.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Says She'd Be Joe Biden's Running Mate If Asked
Warren, who endorsed Biden for president earlier on Wednesday, said: "He's a man who has a good heart, and that's what we need in a leader."

Democrats Want To See Racial Data In Coronavirus Testing
Lawmakers, including Sen. Kamala Harris and Rep. Ayanna Pressley, signed a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar demanding comprehensive data.


Elizabeth Warren Dancing To Drake Is Giving Peak Unbothered Vibes
Now that Elizabeth Warren has exited the 2020 race, she has a little more time for fun. On Saturday she showed off a more relaxed side on "SNL."

Rev. Jesse Jackson Endorses Bernie Sanders For President
The announcement comes shortly after Sen. Kamala Harris endorsed Sanders' rival, Joe Biden.

Senator Kamala Harris Endorses Joe Biden For President
The former presidential candidate announced Sunday that she would "do everything in my power" to help Biden secure the election.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Exits Presidential Race
After a disappointing finish in early voting states and 14 others that voted on Super Tuesday, Sen. Warren has ended her presidential campaign.

Rep. Jim Clyburn Expected To Make Endorsement Ahead Of SC Primary
The endorsement of Rep. Jim Clyburn, an influential Democrat who has served in Congress since 1993, is expected to provide a major boost.

Elizabeth Warren On Marijuana: 'Legalize It'
Ahead of taking the stage at a Denver town hall, 2020 hopeful Elizabeth Warren rolled out a plan to legalize marijuana on the federal level.

Elizabeth Warren Drafts Document For Bloomberg To Release People From NDAs
During Michael Bloomberg's first debate, Warren continuously pressured the former mayor to release former employees from their NDAs with him.

Black Twitter Has Spoken: Warren Ethered Bloomberg During Last Night’s Debate
In the hours after Wednesday night's Democratic primary debate, "Ether" began trending thanks to Elizabeth Warren's takedown of former NYC mayor Mike Bloomberg.

Elizabeth Warren Has Always Deserved Your Attention
Warren showed up and showed out and Mike Bloomberg was in her crosshairs, but will Wednesday night's debate boost her campaign?

Medicare For All Will Help Improve The Lives Of Black Women
In an exclusive op-ed, Sen. Bernie Sanders explains why Black women will benefit from Medicare for All.

Bernie Sanders Leads New National Poll By Double Digits
The Washington Post-ABC News poll shows that support for Sanders, who performed well in Iowa and New Hampshire, continues to surge.

Joe Biden Calls NH Voter A 'Lying Dog-Faced Pony Soldier'
The 21-year-old Georgia college student asked Biden to explain his poor Iowa Caucus performance only to be blasted with a "joke."