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19 Facts About Billionaires That Are Sure To Make Your Skin Crawl
Billionaires don't even know how much they're worth, and we're definitely underestimating their wealth.
Elizabeth Warren And Ayanna Pressley Want To Know How Badly The US Pandemic Response Failed People Of Color
Nine months into the coronavirus pandemic, “It is not clear whether that relief has successfully reached the communities that are most impacted.”
Facebook Has A Rule To Stop Calls To Arms. Moderators Didn't Enforce It Ahead Of The Kenosha Shootings.
“What we learned after Kenosha is that Facebook’s call to arms policy didn’t just fail. It was never designed to function properly in the first place.”
Elizabeth Warren And Bernie Sanders Want Big Banking Reforms Following The FinCEN Files Investigations
Warren called for the creation of a new unit in the US Treasury Department, separate from FinCEN, “to investigate these types of financial crimes.”
Elizabeth Warren Wants To Know Why This Company Was Spying On BLM Protesters
A group of Democratic lawmakers is demanding answers about protester surveillance conducted by data broker Mobilewalla.
Almost 17,000 Protesters Had No Idea A Tech Company Was Tracing Their Location
Data company Mobilewalla used cellphone information to estimate the demographics of protesters. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says it’s “shady” and concerning.
News O'Clock: George Floyd Didn’t Have To Die
Minneapolis police killed a black man named George Floyd, and now the city is dealing with the aftermath. The US has officially hit 100,000 COVID-19 deaths. We talk with Amber McReynolds, CEO of Vote at Home, how to vote safely this fall. And to decompress from all the terrible, we list some of our favorite Sesame Street songs featuring celebrity guests.
Bernie Sanders Is Ending His Presidential Campaign
Bernie Sanders, in announcing the end of his 2020 run, said his movement had won his party's ideological fight.
The EPA’s “Enforcement Moratorium” During The Coronavirus Outbreak Is Coming Under Fire
“This pandemic isn’t an excuse for polluters to ignore the law and for EPA to let them get away with it,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Elizabeth Warren Twinned With Kate McKinnon On "SNL" In A Surprise Appearance
The senator and former presidential candidate appeared in the show's cold open with Kate McKinnon, who has been playing her in sketches.
The New Hillary Clinton Documentary Is Stuck In An Old Echo Chamber
The Hulu documentary Hillary dwells on the past without shedding much new light on Clinton’s career or our political present.
What Happened To The Women Of 2020? Fears Of “Electability.”
Elizabeth Warren’s exit leaves the presidential race primarily between two old white men. “All those little girls,” she said, “are gonna have to wait four more years.”
Elizabeth Warren's Dog, Bailey, Swiped A Burrito And Refused To Let It Go
Can you blame Bailey for loving burritos, though?
Elizabeth Warren Is Ending Her Presidential Campaign
Warren, once a top contender for the Democratic nomination, is dropping out of the race after a disappointing month of primaries.
He Knocked 1,250 Doors For Elizabeth Warren. Now He Thinks His Party Needs A “Reckoning.”
Jared Mollenkof has spent countless hours trying to convince voters Elizabeth Warren can win. “I was ready to gamble a lot of money on her being president.”
What To Watch For On Super Tuesday
One-third of delegates will be at stake in elections across 15 states and territories on Tuesday.
Progressive Groups Aren’t Ready To Rally To Bernie Sanders To Oppose Joe Biden’s Centrist Army
Joe Biden is amassing centrist support ahead of Super Tuesday. Progressives who haven’t already backed Bernie Sanders aren’t ready to go there yet for his campaign.
Democracy For America Members Overwhelmingly Voted To Endorse Bernie Sanders
The group was one of the last remaining progressive organizations not to side with Sanders or Warren.
Opinion: Bernie Sanders Is A Straight White Man. Does That Matter?
Voters don’t have to identify with Bernie Sanders to believe he’ll do the best job representing people like them — and people completely unlike them, too.
She Used To Be His Intern. Now She’s Trying To Kick Him Out Of Office.
Jessica Cisneros once interned for Rep. Henry Cuellar. Now her race is a big test for a progressive group trying to shape Congress.
A Major Immigrant Rights Group Is Endorsing Elizabeth Warren And Bernie Sanders
United We Dream Action, founded by DACA recipients, is endorsing both Warren and Sanders.
With Her Campaign On The Brink, Elizabeth Warren Is Suddenly Fighting Back
Warren is attacking Bloomberg, accepting help from a super PAC, and having more fun. But she’s running out of time to reignite her campaign.
The Coronavirus Outbreak And The 2020 Presidential Primaries Could Be On A Collision Course
US citizens living in China and South Korea have been told they won’t be able to cast their vote in person for the Democratic primary next month — and will instead need to vote online.
The Political Fundraising Model Is Breaking Down. The Success Of Bernie Sanders And Mike Bloomberg Are The Clearest Sign.
The fundraising model that powered politics between 2000 and 2016 is breaking down — and so is institutional party power.
Elizabeth Warren Has Reversed On Super PAC Support: "That’s How It Has To Be"
Warren, who has campaigned against money's influence in politics, said the day after her debate she would not disavow a super PAC supporting her.
Elizabeth Warren Put Herself At The Center Of The Primary Again In Wednesday’s Debate
Elizabeth Warren had a plan to go on the attack — and she dominated the debate. But it might be too late to reignite her campaign in Nevada.
26 Of The Best Tweets About The Drama At The Democratic Debate
"For someone who hates socialism Bloomberg sure loves getting publicly owned."
Warren And Biden Challenged Bloomberg To Release Women From Sexual Harassment NDAs During The Debate. He Refused.
“None of them accuse me of doing anything other than maybe they didn’t like a joke I told,” Bloomberg said.
Warren And Klobuchar Immediately Went After Bloomberg For His Past Sexist Comments At The Debate
"I'd like to talk about who we're running against. A billionaire who calls women fat broads and horse faced lesbians, and no I'm not talking about Donald Trump, I'm talking about Mayor Bloomberg."
The Unchanged Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren's dealing with one of the nebulous, mysterious things in politics — the idea of momentum — even as she's stayed consistent.
Why Elizabeth Warren Got Dropped From A Poll Question About General Election Matchups
Peter Hart, whose firm conducted the poll, told BuzzFeed News that the poll had “space and time” for just five candidate matchups.
These 12 Celebrities Have Endorsed 2020 Presidential Candidates — Can You Guess Who They Support?
Who do Ariana Grande, John Legend, and Tom Hanks support?
Elizabeth Warren Stumbled In New Hampshire’s Primary. She Still Did Selfies.
Warren’s campaign has been mostly static as she’s slipped in the first two states. After losing in New Hampshire, she made a more explicit call for party unity.
Ayanna Pressley Said The Squad's "Sisterhood" Transcends Presidential Politics
Pressley split with fellow Squad members in endorsing Elizabeth Warren for president, but they continue to “encourage and support” each other, she told BuzzFeed News’ AM to DM.
Without Iowa Results, Everybody’s Onstage And A Winner On Caucus Night
Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, and Joe Biden all spoke on live TV in glowing terms — without any results.
There Are No Official Iowa Caucus Results Yet Because The State Democratic Party Is Doing “Quality Control”
The nation's first presidential primary contest might be complicated, but it carries a lot of clout.
WTF Is The Iowa Caucus?
There might be three candidates who claim victory!
Elizabeth Warren’s Dog Is Campaigning For Her While She’s Stuck In Washington
Also her husband. It has come to this.
Elizabeth Warren Is Endorsing A Progressive Candidate In The Primary To Replace Nita Lowey
Mondaire Jones, who is vying to become the first openly gay black congressman, is running in a crowded field to replace Lowey.
Can The New Left Have Its Own Political Party?
The Working Families Party used idealistic goals and transactional tactics to play big in New York politics. Now it’s missing out on the moment.
Elizabeth Warren’s Mission: Kill The Anxiety About Her Campaign
Elizabeth Warren’s closing pitch to Iowa voters is to stop thinking of her as the Democratic primary’s “but” candidate.
The Elizabeth Warren News Cycle Has Pushed Bernie Sanders Supporters Even Closer To His Campaign
"I’m more Bernie or bust now than ever," one supporter said.
Bernie Sanders Said "Everybody Brings Some Negatives" When Asked If Gender Is An Obstacle For Women Running For Office
“I would just hope very much that the American people look at the totality of a candidate. Not at their gender, not at their sexuality, not at their age, but at everything,” Sanders said. “Nobody is perfect.”
Opinion: The Left Is Ascendent In America. Now Is Not The Time For Infighting.
Two giants of the progressive movement are leading candidates in the Democratic primary. It's a historic opportunity for the left.
Progressive Groups Are Uniting To Call For A Truce Between Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, And Their Allies
A wide network of groups, including top allies of both candidates, are pushing a progressive unity pledge to stop the camps from “fighting each other.”
Bernie Sanders’ Very Online Fans Are Filling Elizabeth Warren’s Twitter Mentions With Snakes
Long-brewing frustration with Warren among Sanders’ online stans has blown up this week.
Elizabeth Warren And Bernie Sanders Seemed To De-Escalate In The Debate. The Conflict Is "Not Exactly" Over.
Warren turned her argument with Sanders into a pitch for women candidates, but the tension appeared to reemerge once the debate was over.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: It’s "Important To Say That Of Course Women Can Win"
“I know the senator believes that as well,” she said of Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Elizabeth Warren’s Campaign Is Telling Key Supporters To De-Escalate The Fight With Bernie Sanders
Insinuating that Sanders is sexist would be “really bad news for us,” a campaign official cautioned supporters in a pro-Warren group chat.
Elizabeth Warren Said She Would Start Canceling Student Loan Debt On Her First Day As President
Warren on Tuesday announced new plans to begin canceling debt immediately under existing law.
This Was The Democratic Presidential Debate You Actually Needed To Watch
The first voting in the 2020 primary is in just a few weeks, and tonight's debate was the last chance for the candidates on the stage to make their case.
Elizabeth Warren Said Bernie Sanders Told Her He Didn’t Believe A Woman Could Win In 2020
Sanders had blamed the story on “staff who weren’t in the room [and] are lying about what happened.”
Julián Castro Is Elizabeth Warren’s New Hype Man, After Months Of Hearing His Would-Be Supporters Were Voting For Her Instead
"It’s easy to be here for Sen. Warren because our vision for America matches up very well," Castro told BuzzFeed News.
A Weird Night In Brooklyn With Elizabeth Warren
Outside, Twitter and CNN reported on ballistic missiles. Inside, as people waited for Elizabeth Warren in a crowd massive enough to reduce service to nothing, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”
Trump’s Strike Has Drawn A Sharp Line Between The Democrats Running For President
Bernie Sanders and Andrew Yang came out unequivocally against the attack that killed Iran's Qassem Soleimani.
Andrew Yang Could Win This Thing
Time for the media to start taking him seriously.
15 Famous Politicians Who You've Probably Never Seen What They Looked Like When They Were Younger
Young Michelle Obama was TOO COOL.
The Fight Between Elizabeth Warren And Pete Buttigieg Blew Up Over A “Wine Cave”
“Billionaires in wine caves should not pick the next president of the United States," Warren said at the Democratic presidential debate.
Opinion: Kicking Off The First 100 Days Of My Green New Deal
Elizabeth Warren outlines how she'll begin the Green New Deal in the opening months of her presidency.
Elizabeth Warren Voted For A Sex Trafficking Crackdown. Now She’s Worried About “Unintended Consequences.”
Legislation filed by Democrats on Tuesday would study the safety and health of sex workers, particularly in light of a 2018 anti-trafficking bill that they worry had unintended ramifications.
Deval Patrick Said His Record Of Fixing Problems Other Candidates Only "Have Plans For" Is Resonating In New Hampshire
“For me it’s not about having a plan or an ambition — it’s about having results. In New Hampshire, folks know what I’m talking about," the presidential candidate told BuzzFeed News.
House Republicans Say The Senators Running For President Shouldn't Be Allowed To Be Jurors In Trump's Impeachment Trial
Republican Rep. Jason Smith will introduce legislation Thursday trying to force the Democratic candidates to recuse themselves from Trump's Senate trial — though it isn’t binding.
Opinion: We Want To End The School-To-Prison Pipeline. 2020 Democrats Are Starting To Listen.
Last week Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren engaged with young leaders about the school-to-prison pipeline. Who else will step up?
How Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Could Save Bernie Sanders' Campaign
If — or when — the impeachment trial heads to the Senate, it will trap presidential candidates in DC. But Bernie Sanders has AOC.
Many Young Black Voters Are Tired Of Joe Biden Clinging To Barack Obama’s Legacy
“The older people, they’re just comfortable, and the younger people, we’re not.”
Black Women Want To Be Seen By Presidential Candidates. Elizabeth Warren Is Trying To Show She’s Taking Them Seriously.
Warren’s Atlanta speech centered on black women’s history left some young women in the audience impressed, but the candidate still began the night with pro-charter protesters.
Hey, It's The Pete Buttigieg Debate
The fifth Democratic presidential primary debate has a different candidate rising under pressure. It is not Michael Bloomberg.
Elizabeth Warren Wants To Punish Companies Like Exxon For Lying To Federal Agencies
Warren's plan targeting companies for spreading misinformation comes as Exxon has been sued in multiple states for lying to investors about climate risks.
Here’s The Major Exception To Twitter’s Political Ad Ban
The policy may be less sweeping than CEO Jack Dorsey initially announced.
Democrats Have Spent All Year Freaked Out About "Electability." That Panic Is Increasingly Focused On Medicare For All.
Democratic voters are linking Medicare for All with the thing they see as the most important issue in the campaign: electability. It could be a new problem for Elizabeth Warren.
Ayanna Pressley Broke With "The Squad" To Endorse Elizabeth Warren For President
“I’m proud to call her my senator. I can’t wait to call her our president," Pressley said in a video.
It Looks (And Sounds) Like Pete Buttigieg Has Caught Up To Joe Biden In Iowa
A Biden ally dismissed Mayor Pete as “the flavor of the moment” as Buttigieg put on a show of force in Iowa.
"Ballers" Star Rob Corddry Revealed What Elizabeth Warren Told Him About Her Love For The Show
Corddry told BuzzFeed News that the senator knew more about the show he starred on than he did.
Texts With Howard Dean: Elizabeth Warren Needs To "Hang Tough" And "Get Used To" The New Pressure
In The Stakes 2020, BuzzFeed News' newsletter about the 2020 campaign, former governor and presidential candidate Howard Dean has advice for Elizabeth Warren.
Elizabeth Warren’s Rivals Came At Her Like She’s The Frontrunner
Now that she's at the center of the primary, Elizabeth Warren’s rivals are training their attacks, and their plays for attention, on her.
Joe Biden Is Still A Frontrunner. But At Tuesday’s Debate He Was An Afterthought.
Joe Biden blended in. And it wasn't a bad place for him to be.
Facebook Said Politicians Can Lie In Ads. It's Taking Down Ads From Warren, Biden, And Trump For Other Reasons.
A BuzzFeed News examination found that in the first half of October, the social network has canned more than 160 ads from Biden, Warren, Sanders, Steyer, and Trump for breaking rules around profanity and fake buttons.
Is Anyone Going To Push Elizabeth Warren? And Other Big Questions For Tonight's Debate.
Twelve Democrats will be on stage tonight on CNN for the fourth presidential primary debate. Here's what to look out for.
Elizabeth Warren's Response To A Question About Same-Sex Marriage Has Won Her A Ton Of Praise
"Tbh a candidate knowing to pause for laughter and not rush through the rest of the joke is an electable skill."
"SNL" Just Spoofed The Democratic Presidential Candidates And It's Freakin' Glorious
We don't deserve Maya Rudolph.
Texts With Jay Inslee: The Climate Candidate Likes Elizabeth Warren's Plan
In The Stakes 2020, BuzzFeed News' newsletter about the 2020 campaign, former presidential candidate Jay Inslee talks about the key differences between the candidates' climate plans — and about being objectified on Twitter.
A New Poll Shows Elizabeth Warren And Joe Biden Leading After The Last Debate. And Warren Has More Support From Other Candidates’ Voters.
Last week’s debate barely changed a thing, according to a new Civiqs and Data For Progress poll.
At Her Biggest Rally, Elizabeth Warren Laid Out A Model For Her Own Kind Of Movement
In a speech in New York City's Washington Square Park, Elizabeth Warren brought her plans together under an anti-corruption message with an inside/outside strategy to create change.
The Bernie Sanders Campaign Says It Needs A Movement To Win. The Democratic Socialists Of America Are Building One.
The socialist organizers who helped get Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez into Congress are now working to get Bernie Sanders into the White House.
Joe Biden Was Ready For A Fight With Elizabeth Warren. Instead He Got Trolled By Julián Castro.
“I’m fulfilling the legacy of Barack Obama, and you’re not,” Castro told Biden at Thursday’s Democratic debate.
The Real Democratic Primary Starts Now. And It’s All About Elizabeth Warren.
“If I could be any candidate right now, I would want to be her.”
16 Suuuuuper Awkward Moments From The Democratic Debate
"I'm Asian, so I know a lot of doctors."
Elizabeth Warren’s New Plan Brings “Big Structural Change” To Social Security
Warren would radically alter the Social Security program with new benefits and new taxes on top earners.
Three Senators Are Demanding Answers From Amazon About Its "Unfair And Dangerous" Delivery System
Following a BuzzFeed News investigation into Amazon's delivery network, Sens. Richard Blumenthal, Elizabeth Warren, and Sherrod Brown wrote to Jeff Bezos, accusing the tech giant of disregarding public safety and workers’ rights and demanding information about the companies that deliver its packages.
Tonight’s Democratic Primary Debate Actually Matters
Thursday’s Democratic primary debate will make it really clear who the top presidential candidates are.
This Is What You Should Watch For In The First-Ever Climate Crisis Presidential Town Hall
Each of the top 10 candidates will have 40 minutes to talk exclusively about the climate crisis.
Massachusetts Democrats Might Have A Nasty Primary Fight Ahead. What’s Ayanna Pressley Going To Do?
With Joe Kennedy III potentially challenging Ed Markey, what one-quarter of “the Squad” does next could be a big political move.
The DNC Voted Against Holding A Climate Debate, Despite Top Candidates’ Support For The Idea
The contentious vote comes after presidential candidates overwhelmingly endorsed the debate and young activists rallied for one at Democratic National Committee offices nationwide.
This Video Of Elizabeth Warren Running Has Become A Meme, And It's Hilariously Relatable
"Me running for the bathroom when the movie is over."
Elizabeth Warren Took On Obama Over Student Debt Forgiveness. How She Won Is Central To Her 2020 Campaign
“Her theory of change is that you focus on one or two levers, and you push them hard.”
Elizabeth Warren Is Setting A Goal Of Reducing Gun Deaths By 80%
Warren’s new gun control plan, much of which overlaps with other candidates’ plans, would put pressure on gun manufacturers.
Is Elizabeth Warren A Consensus Democratic Choice? This Data Suggests She Could Be.
We analyzed recently released ActBlue data to find out which combinations people gave to when they donated to multiple candidates.
