2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates Are Lining Up. Who Matches the Moment?
Democrats are in a moment of transition, grappling with what they stand for and what their voters expect. Hardly any of their likely candidates for 2020 qualify as an instant front-runner.
Wielding Rocks and Knives, Arizonans Attack Self-Driving Cars
Some residents have responded to Waymo’s autonomous vehicle project by slashing tires, pelting vans with rocks and even drawing a gun on a vehicle.
Democrats Try to Box In Trump With Plan to End Government Shutdown Without Wall Funding
The spending measures are expected to pass the House, but there is no guarantee the shutdown will end soon given the Senate is still firmly controlled by Republicans.
When Doctors Serve on Company Boards
Some hospital executives and cancer researchers sit on the boards of publicly traded companies, raising questions about whether their dual roles create a conflict of interest.
California Today: California Today: A Hollywood Actor Remembered as a Working Dad
Monday: A personal tribute to a Californian, conflict in a San Diego Catholic parish, and Millennial Lotería.
How Early Do Presidential Campaigns Start? Earlier Than You May Think
It’s nearly two years until Election Day 2020, but Elizabeth Warren is forming her exploratory committee right on schedule, if recent history is any guide.
Elizabeth Warren Announces She Is Running for President
Senator Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, said she was forming a presidential exploratory committee, which allows her to raise money and hire staff before a formal kickoff.
Elizabeth Warren vs. Donald Trump: A Blow-by-Blow History
The Massachusetts senator is the most prominent Democrat to have announced a run against President Trump in 2020. The two already have a long history of trading barbs, and it’s likely to get even nastier.
American Is Arrested in Moscow on Spying Charges
Russia’s Federal Security Service said that a man identified as Paul Whelan was caught “during an act of espionage,” but it gave no details.
Joyful Headlines About Race and Equality
A few stories about race, from the many we published, that are worth celebrating.
In Orange County, a Republican Fortress Turns Democratic
The Democratic sweep in Orange County is the latest sign of a huge political and cultural shift in a former Republican stronghold.
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