Democratic Party
Medicare for All dominates debate; Sanders, Warren defend it against Biden
September 13, 2019When Sanders said we are spending twice as much per capita on health care as the Canadians or any other major country, the former VP smugly replied, “This is America.”
Read more
Centrist ‘New Democrats’ demand for quick vote on ‘New NAFTA’ irks Machinists
September 11, 2019Right-wing "New Democrats" are pushing for a vote on the new NAFTA, but the Machinists union and allies in Congress are putting on the brakes.
Read more
With hurricane destruction as backdrop, Democratic aspirants address climate change
September 6, 2019The 7-hour CNN Climate Town Hall was the result of pressure from environmental activists, who had unsuccessfully pushed the DNC to hold such a forum.
Read more
On pensions and other issues, Democratic hopefuls disappoint Teamsters’ Hoffa—so far
September 6, 2019Pensions and retirement security are top of the agenda for Teamsters and many unions.
Read more
Rating the presidential hopefuls: Only a few support unions in public
September 6, 2019Virtually all the candidates support strengthening workers’ rights, especially the right to organize. All also support raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. But there is one key difference.
Read more