Senate Democrats Postpone Vote on Labor Nominee
The confirmation hearing for Labor secretary-nominee Thomas Perez has been pushed to next month....
A Census First: Black Voter Turnout Passes Whites
Black voters turned out in historic numbers in 2012, giving President Obama the edge....
Democratic Republic of Congo and Allies Make Peace Pact
Eleven nations in Africa’s Great Lakes region gathered over the weekend to sign a pact aimed at ste...
A “Renegade” Official in Detroit Meets Cheers – and Some Jeers
State Rep. John Olumba has made waves for leaving the Democratic Party and becoming an independent....
Commentary: The Sad Saga of Malcolm Smith
Malcolm Smith, a New York state senator arrested for trying to rig the 2013 mayoral election, has a...
Movin' On Up: CBC Members Snag Democratic Leadership Spots
Rep. Maxine Waters will serve as ranking Democrat on Financial Services Committee....
Florida Democrats Seek Civil Rights Hearing on Voter Suppression
House Democrats from Florida seek probe on law they say targeted Democratic voters....
Commentary: Where the Democrats Stand on Health Care
President Obama and company want to expand health care to millions of Americans and address the gro...
Former President Bill Clinton's Democratic National Convention Address
Former President Clinton's stump speech for President Obama energized Democratic National Conventio...
Community Wants Sambo Logo Removed Before Democratic National Convention
The Black owners of No Grease! barbershop in Charlotte, NC, are catching heat from community member...
Anti-Abortion Bills Pass Virginia House, Condemned by Democrats, Blacks
Two highly restrictive anti-abortion measures were approved by the Virginia Republican-led House an...
Senate Democrats Unveil Anti-Voter Suppression Bill
A new Senate bill would impose a fine or imprisonment on individuals who engage in voter suppressio...
Democratic National Committee Pushes Back on Voter ID Laws
The Democratic National Committee is launching initiatives to fight new laws that threaten to disen...
Congo Opposition Leader Seeks Armed Support
After publicly rejecting the results of Congo’s latest presidential election, opposition leader Éti...
African Union: Libya Needs Democratic Elections
A top African Union official on Friday called for a transition period in Libya that would lead to d...
Pelosi Expected to Remain House Democrats' Leader
WASHINGTON – Despite suffering near-historic election losses this month, House Democrats appe...
Democrats Predict Arms Treaty Will Pass
Facing a tough fight against Republicans, Democrats in the Senate feel confident they can get enoug...
Health Care Law Survives — With Roberts' Help
The Supreme Court narrowly upheld President Obama's historic health-care overhaul with the unlikely...
Common Reflects on His First Time Voting
The hip hop star said he was fueled by George W. Bush....
Democrats Defend Obama Health Care Overhaul
Democrats defend Obama health care overhaul....
