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More from 2020 election: announcements, news, and updates

Politics
John Delaney’s been running for president since 2017 — and it’s finally come to an endJohn Delaney’s been running for president since 2017 — and it’s finally come to an end
Politics

Delaney tried to position himself as a moderate who could tackle health care, but it wasn’t enough to help him stand out in a crowded field.

By Catherine Kim
Technology
Democrats are fed up with FacebookDemocrats are fed up with Facebook
Technology

Facebook seems to be bending over backward to keep the GOP happy, and Dems are speaking up about it.

By Emily Stewart
Joe Biden is the only candidate with a real shot at getting things done
Explainers

The third in a Vox series making the best case for each of the top Democratic contenders.

By Laura McGann
Politics
Voters are back to worrying whether a woman can winVoters are back to worrying whether a woman can win
Politics

Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar are being held to a higher “electability” standard than the men running for president.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The next Democratic debate will take place right before the New Hampshire primaryThe next Democratic debate will take place right before the New Hampshire primary
Politics

It kicks off a trio of debates ahead of the early-state primaries and caucuses.

By Li Zhou and Cameron Peters
Politics
Who’s winning the Democratic primary in the polls, explainedWho’s winning the Democratic primary in the polls, explained
Politics

Sanders and Biden are leading the polls, but the race remains very tight.

By Sean Collins
Technology
Elizabeth Warren’s ban on tech money seems more symbolic than anything elseElizabeth Warren’s ban on tech money seems more symbolic than anything else
Technology

Fundraising bans are easy to announce, but they’re open to interpretation.

By Theodore Schleifer
A wild card in the 2020 primaries: New Hampshire’s independent voters
Explainers

Why presidential candidates are spending so much time courting New Hampshire’s independent voters.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Is Trumpism a cult?Is Trumpism a cult?
Politics

A new book from a former cult member makes the case.

By Sean Illing
Bernie Sanders’s path to the 2020 Democratic nomination, explained
Politics

Sanders’s political revolution looks different — and more diverse — than it did in 2016.

By Ella Nilsen
Money
Who are the #HotGirlsForBernie?Who are the #HotGirlsForBernie?
Money

The grassroots campaign is a pushback against the “Bernie Bro” stereotype.

By Rebecca Jennings
Politics
Bernie Sanders’s Joe Rogan experienceBernie Sanders’s Joe Rogan experience
Politics

Joe Rogan’s controversial endorsement of Bernie Sanders, explained.

By Zack Beauchamp
Technology
Tulsi Gabbard asked Twitter’s Jack Dorsey to hold a fundraiser for her. He said no.Tulsi Gabbard asked Twitter’s Jack Dorsey to hold a fundraiser for her. He said no.
Technology

Tulsi Gabbard also might want to break up Jack Dorsey’s company.

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
A new poll shows Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden in a virtual tieA new poll shows Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden in a virtual tie
Politics

A recent CNN national poll finds Sanders leading Biden by 3 points and no other candidate within 10 points of the two frontrunners.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
The Supreme Court will decide if “faithless electors” can ignore the will of the peopleThe Supreme Court will decide if “faithless electors” can ignore the will of the people
Politics

The Electoral College is an anti-democratic relic. The Court could make it worse.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Tom Steyer’s foreign policy plan: Just do whatever Obama didTom Steyer’s foreign policy plan: Just do whatever Obama did
Politics

He wants a new climate deal, a relationship of trust with China, and to make a new Iran deal.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Top 2020 candidates are stuck in Washington because of the impeachment trialTop 2020 candidates are stuck in Washington because of the impeachment trial
Politics

Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Amy Klobuchar are eyeing alternate ways to campaign while they’re in the Capitol.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
Politics
Democrats should talk about child care costs in a broader wayDemocrats should talk about child care costs in a broader way
Politics

Many parents have jobs, not careers — but the issue matters to everyone.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Mike Bloomberg throws shade at Joe Biden as a looming “lame duck”Mike Bloomberg throws shade at Joe Biden as a looming “lame duck”
Technology

Bloomberg behind closed doors.

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
Mike Bloomberg’s ad strategy is kind of workingMike Bloomberg’s ad strategy is kind of working
Politics

Bloomberg momentum-ish, explained.

By Emily Stewart
Explainers
Elizabeth Warren’s ambitious plan to bypass Congress and erase America’s student debt, explainedElizabeth Warren’s ambitious plan to bypass Congress and erase America’s student debt, explained
Explainers

Can Warren wipe away student debt for 42 million Americans without approval from Congress?

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
2020 Democrats finally got specific on foreign policy in the Iowa debate2020 Democrats finally got specific on foreign policy in the Iowa debate
Politics

Democrats have different plans on troop levels in the Middle East and Trump-brokered trade deals.

By Alex Ward
Technology
Bloomberg plans to make a secret pitch to Silicon Valley billionaires, showing he’s not afraid to schmooze Big TechBloomberg plans to make a secret pitch to Silicon Valley billionaires, showing he’s not afraid to schmooze Big Tech
Technology

Tech leaders like Ron Conway are set to meet with Bloomberg on Thursday.

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
The feud between Warren and Sanders supporters feels like 2016 all over againThe feud between Warren and Sanders supporters feels like 2016 all over again
Politics

The conflict is opening old wounds from the last election.

By Anna North
4 winners and 3 losers from the January Democratic debate
Politics

Bernie Sanders had a good night. Wolf Blitzer did not.

By Nicole Narea, Anna North and 4 more