As a scrum of candidates battles for the leftist vote, a dark horse could win the nomination simply by standing out from the crowd.

Congressmen are rarely competitive in presidential elections. Is the Texas Democrat an exception?

The potential 2020 candidates are often portrayed as identical progressives. A closer look proves otherwise.

Do we control our genetic information, or is it controlling us?

The Massachusetts senator has a big plan to clean up Washington, but the Supreme Court has proven hostile to anti-corruption laws.

It's a foolish, losing message for Democrats—in the midterms and beyond.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has a simple idea for keeping big business accountable to the American public, not just shareholders.

Why America needs truth and reconciliation after Trump

The Congressional Progressive Caucus is mapping out not only its principles, but also a strategy for taking power.

Last year, it seemed certain that he would be a one-term president—if he even lasted that long. But he has a plausible path to victory in 2020.

While many on the left rage against Republicans, these Democrats say civility can heal the divided nation—and return their party to power.

As her campaign against Wells Fargo shows, success on Capitol Hill can't always be measured through a legislative scorecard.

A federal court ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is constitutional, but the case appears headed to the Supreme Court.