Democrats

Opinion: Cory Booker Spoke for 25 Hours—Now What?

Cory Booker’s 25-hour Senate speech was powerful—but symbolic. In the face of rising authoritarianism, the Democratic Party needs less performance and more action.
04/02/2025
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BET News Presents: What's at Stake - 2024 Election Roundtable
BET News Presents: What's At Stake: 2024 Election Special

Journalist Ed Gordon sits down with elected officials to discuss issues that matter to Black voters in the 2024 presidential election, including reproductive rights, gun violence and more.
06/05/2024

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville Grudgingly Admits White Nationalists Are Racist

Tuberville was criticized by Democrats and Republicans for previously refusing to denounce white nationalism.
07/12/2023

2022 Midterm Elections: The Black Candidates You Need To Know

From familiar faces to new kids on the block, these candidates bring a unique perspective to politics.
11/04/2022

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Chuck Schumer Promises a Solution to GOP-Led Efforts to Curb Voting Rights

Despite being blocked by Republicans, the Senate Majority Leader says he is confident that voting rights will be protected.
10/26/2021
President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan with Vice President Kamala Harris looking on in the Oval Office, Thursday, March, 11, 2021. (Photo by Doug Mills/The New York Times)

OPINION: Why Democrats Need To Promote The Hell Out Of This 1.9 Trillion American Relief Plan

It's important we all understand where $1.9T is going.
03/16/2021
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 13, 2021: A week after the insurrection of the U.S. Capitol, with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi presiding the House of Representatives votes to impeach Donald Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors, on the House floor in Washington, DC Wednesday January 13, 2021. (Photo by Melina Mara/The Washington Post)

Sweeping Legislation That Could Strengthen Voter Power Heads To The House

The provisions of H.R. 1 could change how Americans vote.
03/03/2021

Biden Nominates Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms As Democratic Party Vice Chair

She is one of two Black people chosen for major roles.
01/15/2021

How Stacey Abrams Courageously Dismantled Republican Voter Suppression Tactics to Flip Georgia Blue

The voting rights advocate made her loss a major victory.
01/06/2021

Jaime Harrison Creates New Political Action Committee To Support Georgia Senate Candidates

He’s helping Democrats to win in the neighboring state.
11/24/2020

Trump Tells Black Voters 'What The Hell Do You Have To Lose' While Detailing ‘Platinum Plan’ For Black Economic Empowerment

This is his effort to sway Black voters to his side.
09/25/2020