David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Kamala Harris, Jerry Nadler introducing bill to decriminalize marijuana
Sen. Kamala Harris is teaming up with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler to introduce legislation on Tuesday that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and expunge past cannabis-related convictions. Published July 23, 2019
Joe Biden unveils criminal justice package that would undercut parts of 1994 crime bill
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Tuesday unveiled a plan aimed at overhauling the criminal justice system in the U.S., seeking to take on an issue his 2020 Democratic presidential rivals have worked to use against him during the campaign. Published July 23, 2019
Pete Buttigieg has Douglass Plan to combat systemic racism, Elizabeth Warren tackles immigration
Pete Buttigieg on Thursday released a plan he said would combat systemic racism in America by boosting funds for historically black colleges and universities, promoting minority entrepreneurship and overhauling the criminal justice system. Published July 11, 2019
Tom Steyer says Donald Trump impeachment question answered
Democratic presidential hopeful Tom Steyer on Thursday said he believes he has won the argument on whether or not President Trump should be impeached, after announcing in January that he planned to forgo a presidential run in order to focus on that issue. Published July 11, 2019
Elizabeth Warren releases plan to overhaul immigration laws
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday released a proposal to overhaul U.S. immigration laws that includes major changes to the immigration court system, a de-emphasis on immigrant detention, and other Democratic priorities like protections for young illegal immigrant "Dreamers." Published July 11, 2019
Tom Steyer: We’ve won the argument on impeaching Donald Trump
Democratic presidential hopeful Tom Steyer on Thursday said he believes he's won the argument on whether or not President Trump should be impeached, after saying in January he planned to forego a presidential run in order to focus on that issue. Published July 11, 2019
Pete Buttigieg fills in more details on plan to combat racial injustice
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Thursday released a plan intended to combat systemic racism in America by boosting funds for historically black colleges and universities, promoting minority entrepreneurship and overhauling the criminal justice system, among other priorities. Published July 11, 2019
Tom Steyer goes on the air with $1.4 million TV ad buy
Billionaire activist and newly announced Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer is already moving to throw his considerable financial weight around, rolling out a pair of TV ads Wednesday backed by a $1.4 million buy. Published July 10, 2019
Kamala Harris teams up with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on housing legislation
Sen. Kamala D. Harris and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Wednesday announced legislation designed to cut down on barriers to public housing assistance for ex-convicts. Published July 10, 2019
Elizabeth Warren reintroduces bill requiring companies to disclose ‘climate-related risks’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday reintroduced a plan that would force corporations to disclose how climate change could affect their businesses, saying she wants to use "the power of public markets" to accelerate the adoption of "clean energy." Published July 10, 2019
Bill de Blasio says he would use executive order to force equal pay from U.S. Soccer Federation
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday said if elected president he would take executive action to force the U.S. Soccer Federation to pay men and women equally, if Congress doesn't act. Published July 10, 2019
DNC announces third presidential debate will be in Houston
The Democratic National Committee on Tuesday announced that its third presidential primary debate will be held in Houston in September. Published July 10, 2019
Bernie Sanders: ‘I hope’ Tom Steyer isn’t the future of the Democratic Party
Sen. Bernard Sanders said he knows and likes billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer, who jumped into the crowded race for the Democratic presidential nomination on Tuesday, but that he hopes Mr. Steyer isn't the future of the Democratic Party. Published July 10, 2019
Cory Booker: I’m sorry it took Joe Biden 18 days to apologize for comments on segregationists
Sen. Cory A. Booker said he's grateful former Vice President and 2020 Democratic presidential rival Joseph R. Biden apologized for his comments last month about segregationist senators, but said it shouldn't have taken Mr. Biden more than two weeks to do so. Published July 10, 2019
Tom Steyer reverses course, jumps into presidential race
Billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer reversed himself Tuesday and jumped into the crowded race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, sidelining his quest to oust President Trump through impeachment and instead betting he can beat Mr. Trump at the ballot box. Published July 9, 2019
Joe Biden’s support slides after first debate as Kamala Harris’ rises: Poll
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden leads his 2020 Democratic presidential rivals, but he has lost support since last month's debate as Sen. Kamala D. Harris has improved her standing, according to polling released Tuesday. Published July 9, 2019
Amy McGrath, retired fighter pilot, announces challenge to Mitch McConnell in 2020
Democrat Amy McGrath, a retired fighter pilot, on Tuesday announced she is running for U.S. Senate in Kentucky in 2020 against current Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Published July 9, 2019
Joe Biden: Starting over on health care would be a ‘sin’
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden said he opposes anyone who wants to dismantle Obamacare, saying that starting over on the issue of health care would be a "sin." Published July 9, 2019
Eric Swalwell drops out of presidential race
Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary Monday, becoming the first major candidate to flee the field in what analysts expect to be a steady winnowing. Published July 8, 2019
Kris Kobach to run for Senate in Kansas
Kris Kobach on Monday announced his bid for Kansas's open Senate seat, casting himself as a Trump-style Republican who can carry the president's tough immigration message directly to the halls of Capitol Hill. Published July 8, 2019