U.S. States Join Global Push to Ban Animal-Tested Cosmetics

MICHELLE L. PRICE / The Associated Press Feb 1, 2020 This would further pressure China to impel its cosmetics companies to rely on non-animal tests if they want to sell their products here. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

No One Is Dismissing Bernie Sanders’ Chances Now

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 26, 2019 A spate of recent polls has even the skeptics admitting that the Vermont senator is well-positioned to get the Democratic nomination. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Biden’s New Endorsement Reflects Battle for Latino Support

BILL BARROW / The Associated Press Dec 24, 2019 The former VP's presidential bid gets a boost from one of the leading Latinos in Congress. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

She Can’t Vote, but 2020 Democrats Want Her Support

MICHELLE L. PRICE / The Associated Press Nov 19, 2019 Astrid Silva, a 31-year-old immigrant rights activist who has become a public face of the “Dreamers,” has become a "must meet" for candidates. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders: ‘The Billionaire Class Is Afraid’

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Nov 8, 2019 The Vermont senator sounds off after the New York Times reports that former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg may enter the primary. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Is Tied With Joe Biden in Crucial State: New Poll

Common Dreams Staff / Common Dreams Sep 29, 2019 New figures help confirm the Democratic primary race is solidifying into a three-way contest. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

DNC Reverses Course on Virtual Voting in Two States

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Aug 30, 2019 DNC tech staff raises red flags in high-profile contests. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Harry Reid Urges Democrats to Nuke the Filibuster

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Aug 8, 2019 The former Senate majority leader cites our worsening climate crisis, which he contends should be the country's "number one priority." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Biden Faces New Scrutiny From Dems Over Behavior With Women

JULIE PACE and THOMAS BEAUMONT / The Associated Press Mar 31, 2019 Joe Biden's potential rivals don't defend him after an allegation that a kiss by the former VP caused a Nevada politician discomfort. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Complete Collapse of Congress as a Democratic Institution

Derek Willis / ProPublica, Paul Kane / The Washington Post Nov 5, 2018 Far from what our Founding Fathers envisioned, the legislative branch has become a junior partner to the executive, a new study finds. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Trump, Biden Campaign on Opposite Sides of Nev. Senate Race

ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Oct 20, 2018 The president lends support to Dean Heller, considered the most vulnerable GOP senator on the Nov. 6 ballot, while Biden promotes Heller's challenger, Democratic Rep. Jacky Rosen. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Chance to Swing the Senate

Rebecca Gordon / TomDispatch Oct 14, 2018 The Nevada race between Jacky Rosen and Dean Heller represents the Democrats' best hope of taking the Senate away from the GOP. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )