*Author and activist Dr. Cornel West updated his Facebook status Monday with a lengthy essay about his support of left-leaning Independent Bernie Sanders for president,…

CNN and the Democratic National Committee announced Thursday the network will host the first Democratic primary debate in Nevada on October 13. The exact location…

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We’ve seen the impact that a group of #BlackLivesMatter activists had on Netroots Nation during the presidential forum a few weeks ago. Now that 10 GOP presidential…

In an effort to recruit Democratic-leaning Black and urban voters, the Republican National Committee has launched a four-week Ohio campaign that will focus on outreach…

Barack Obama is hanging as loose as the pinky and thumb salute of his native Hawaii. With his White House on a roll and his…

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Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz found himself in hot water after making insensitive remarks about Vice President Joe Biden just days after his son passed away.…

This month has marked the addition of three candidates to the long list presidential hopefuls. Rick Santorum confirmed political whispers last Wednesday (May 27), when he…

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On Tuesday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio officially announced his progressive contract with America, in which he detailed a 13-point plan to fight income…

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On Tuesday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will unveil what is being called a “progressive contract with America.” De Blasio’s 13-point plan includes:…

President Obama‘s comedic chops were on display during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner over the weekend. With politicians, celebrities, and journalists mingling at the…

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Some call it the “Nerd Prom,” others call it the “Oscars of D.C.” Now, a new documentary by Patrick Gavin titled Nerd Prom: Inside Washington’s…

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After months of delays and bitter recriminations, the Senate on Tuesday ended a stalemate over a bill to help victims of sex trafficking, paving the…