Michelle Obama-Backed Voting Organization Gives High Schools A Chance To Win Money For Prom
When We All Vote is partnering with MTV to give students throughout the country who are committed to boosting voter turnout, a chance at $5K.
Biden, Sanders Spar Over Social Security
The Biden campaign is hitting back after they say Sanders launched negative and dishonest attacks against the former VP's record on Social Security.
Warren Takes Private Meeting With Sanders Public, Setting Off Social Media
In a 2018 meeting between the two Democratic hopefuls, Elizabeth Warren claims Bernie Sanders said a woman could not win the White House.
Cory Booker Suspends Campaign For President
The 2020 hopeful and senator from New Jersey says he no longer sees a path for victory and has suspended his campaign for the presidency.
Poll Finds Biden Is Democratic Favorite Among Black Voters
Nearly half of African-Americans surveyed in a new Washington Post-Ipsos poll said they support the former vice-president as the nominee.
Sanders Starts 2020 With Promising Poll Numbers
The 2020 democratic candidate is leading in key primary states and remains a favorite among college students, according to new poll results.
Kamala Harris Exits 2020 Presidential Race
With doubts of having a clear path forward, 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris has abandoned her bid for the White House.
Cory Booker Outlines $100 Billion Plan To Support The Nation’s HBCUs
The presidential hopeful has a $100 billion plan to provide a world-class education to HBCU students that's both proactive and debt-free.
Ayanna Pressley Endorses Elizabeth Warren For President
“Elizabeth has made it her life’s work to pursue justice for working families and put economic and political power in the hands of people."
Kamala Harris Reveals Plan To Give Families Six Months Of Paid Medical Leave
Kamala Harris is doing it for the kids in her latest campaign proposal. Her Children's Agenda also includes provisions for paid family leave.
Biden: 'Poor Kids Are Just As Bright And Just As Talented As White Kids'
Joe Biden made the controversial comment at an event in Iowa, before quickly amending to include, "wealthy kids, Black kids, Asian kids."
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.
Sen. Cory Booker: ‘This Election Can’t Just Be About Trump’
In an interview with ESSENCE's News & Politics Director Yesha Callahan, Booker said that it’s not enough for voters to know what he’s against, but also what he’s for.
Billionaire Tom Steyer Said He Wouldn't Run For President, Now He's The 24th Democratic Candidate
Tom Steyer, one of the more prominent voices advocating for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, has joined the presidential race.
Elizabeth Warren Pulls Ahead Of Bernie Sanders In New Poll
While these numbers shouldn’t be overinterpreted at this stage, they do align with an increase in (social) media buzz around the Massachusetts senator.
Elizabeth Warren Explains Why Joe Biden Is Wrong On Abortion Issue
Without his “bromance” with former President Barack Obama providing cover, Biden has faced more intense pushback from women’s and reproductive rights organizations.
Cory Booker Gives Tax Credits To Renters Under New Plan
The 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful says his new affordable housing plan gives every American a fair shot at keeping a roof over their heads.
Kamala Harris Rolls Out Aggressive Plan To Get Women Paid What They're Owed
The sole Black woman in the race for the White House is making a commitment to close the pay gap in corporate America.
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio Joins 2020 Presidential Race
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be the 23rd Democratic to make their bid for the White House in 2020.