Sitting on the center to center-left of the political spectrum, it is the world's oldest active political party, having been founded in 1828. Its main rival is the Republican Party, and since the 1850s both have …

Democrats are fighting for a better, fairer, and brighter future for every American: rolling up our sleeves, empowering grassroots voters, and organizing everywhere to build a better America.

His attitude was simply the flower of his general good-nature, and a part of his instinctive and genuinely democratic assumption of every one's right to lead an easy life.

2 days ago · The Democratic Party is the oldest political party in the United States and among the oldest political parties in the world. It traces its roots to 1792, when followers of Thomas Jefferson adopted …

2 days ago · Democrats are focusing on health care in the November elections and making it a key issue. Republicans have cut Medicaid through new work requirements and they've declined to …

5 hours ago · President Trump is hosting an annual meeting with governors at the White House, but he will not invite any Democrats, only Republicans, breaking tradition.

4 days ago · Every year, the nation’s governors convene in Washington, DC, for a friendly winter confab that includes a working meeting at the White House and a black-tie dinner hosted by the president.

Apr 4, 2018 · After a major shift in the 20th century, today’s Democrats are known for their association with a strong federal government and support for minority, women’s and labor rights, environmental...

Democrats are looking to make gains in the South next year. It could be their last shot. Neera Tanden is returning to the Center for American Progress. She thinks Democrats have work to do.

The Democratic Party is represented by the donkey, dating to Adams supporters calling Andrew Jackson a "jackass" in the 1828 presidential election. Jackson embraced the name, even including a …