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.
Kamala Harris Raises $12 Million In First Three Months of Campaign
The California senator is proving to be a fierce competitor among a crowded field of presidential hopefuls.
Cory Booker Announces 2020 Presidential Bid On The First Day Of Black History Month
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) formally announced his candidacy for president via a YouTube video on the first day of Black History Month.
Kamala Harris Announces That She Is Running For President
After months of speculation, the senator from California is officially throwing her hat in the ring to become the next commander-in-chief.
Kamala Harris Rumored To Have Picked Baltimore As The Headquarters For Her Potential Presidential Campaign
The Senator has yet to formally announce her bid for the presidency in 2020.
Michigan Man Arrested After Leaving Racist Voicemail Threatening Sen. Cory Booker With Guns
Rick Lynn Simmons could face up to five years in prison if convicted of interstate communication with threat to injure after threatening Sen. Cory Booker
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.