Addy Baird

The 2020 presidential candidates say they want to end the death penalty. If only it were so simple. – ThinkProgress

Several Democratic presidential contenders have taken to Twitter recently to express their enthusiastic approval of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D)… Read More

5 years ago

Pentagon to set up task force to investigate military sexual assault at Sen. McSally’s request – ThinkProgress

The Pentagon has agreed to form a task force to investigate sexual assault in the military, Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ)… Read More

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Marco Rubio says 9 justices are enough on the Supreme Court – ThinkProgress

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is introducing legislation to keep the number of Supreme Court justices at nine, as some Democratic… Read More

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Can Florida go from swing state to blue? Andrew Gillum wants to try. – ThinkProgress

In an effort to flip the Sunshine State in 2020, former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum (D) is launching a… Read More

5 years ago

Warren calls for ‘right to vote’ constitutional amendment, abolishing electoral college – ThinkProgress

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) endorsed a constitutional amendment enshrining the right to vote, which she said would bring some “federal… Read More

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Bill would extend the statute of limitations if a president is charged with a crime – ThinkProgress

Democrats in Congress are working on legislation that would extend the statute of limitations so that a sitting president accused… Read More

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand finally snagged a home state endorsement. Why on earth did it take so long? – ThinkProgress

For weeks, the 2020 candidates have been racking up endorsements from their home state delegations. Two months into her presidential… Read More

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How the skyrocketing price of insulin became a 2020 election issue – ThinkProgress

Once a month, Sarah Stark makes the trip to her local pharmacy to pick up the insulin she needs to… Read More

5 years ago

How the skyrocketing price of insulin became an 2020 election issue – ThinkProgress

Once a month, Sarah Stark makes the trip to her local pharmacy to pick up the insulin she needs to… Read More

5 years ago

Why 2020 candidate Andrew Yang wants to give every American $1,000 – ThinkProgress

Like any respectable presidential candidate, Andrew Yang calls from a diner in New Hampshire. Naturally, he’s having the clam chowder.… Read More

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