Delegates Process May Shift Because of COVID-19

By Steven Rosenfeld Mar 14, 2020 The next stage in the 2020 process is county-level conventions where hundreds of activists, organizers and officials are expected to attend starting this month. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Why Sanders’ ‘Berners’ Kept Up the Heat

Jamie McGurk / Alternet Aug 2, 2016 As a member of the California delegation, I could see that the Democratic convention was never going to be a harmonious melding of two campaigns The Clintonites were fighting not a candidate but a wildfire As a member of the California delegation, I could see that the Democratic convention was never going to be a harmonious melding of two campaigns. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

Disruptions by Angry Bernie Sanders Delegates Were the Best Part of the Democratic Convention

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Aug 1, 2016 The Vermont senator’s supporters provided vital reminders of reality amid the carefully orchestrated political theater at this year’s Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Norman Solomon on the Dynamics Between Political Parties and Movements (Video)

BLANK Jul 28, 2016 On Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention, the writer, activist and media critic spoke with Truthdig contributor Sonali Kolhatkar. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Live From Philadelphia: Robert Scheer, Jeff Cohen, Norman Solomon on Dissatisfied Delegates (Video)

BLANK Jul 28, 2016 On Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention, Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer sat down with special guests Jeff Cohen and Norman Solomon to discuss dissatisfaction among Bernie Sanders' delegates. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Thousands Demonstrate Outside Democratic Convention, With Some Arrests (Video)

Jul 26, 2016 As the Democratic National Convention began, Truthdig contributor Sonali Kolhatkar joined a massive group of demonstrators just outside the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to record the sights and sounds of dissent against the Democratic Party. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Majority of Sanders Delegates Rejects Six Reported to Be on Clinton’s Running-Mate List

Staff / Truthdig Jul 17, 2016 In a recent survey, they stated they would consider denouncing Clinton’s choice for vice president if she picked any of six individuals who have been widely mentioned in news reports as a potential running mate. In a recent survey, they stated they would consider denouncing Clinton’s choice for vice president if she picked any of six individuals who have been widely mentioned in news reports as a potential running mate. Also, a majority in the poll said they would protest during her acceptance of the Democratic nomination if she chose a listed potential running mate whom they had rejected. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Media Slammed for Preemptively Crowning Hillary Clinton

By Jon Queally / Common Dreams Jun 8, 2016 "Shame on you AP! Superdelegates don't vote until the convention," tweeted documentary filmmaker Josh Fox. "Story of [Clinton nomination] is false and aims to suppress voters." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Latinos, Millennials Lead California Voter Tsunami

Staff / Truthdig Jun 5, 2016 A record-shattering 18 million are registered to vote ahead of Tuesday's high-stakes primary. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How the Internet Is Empowering the Grass Roots and Transforming Democracy

Staff / Truthdig Jun 2, 2016 While super PACs and superdelegates have been the focus of the public’s attention and frustration, an overlooked narrative is how eager people—especially the young—experience and participate in the political process in nontraditional ways. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tensions Flare, State Chairwoman Flees in Delegate Dispute at Nevada Democratic Convention (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 16, 2016 As if the protocol for assigning delegates to presidential candidates wasn't confusing enough. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sanders Wins Landslide Victory in Ex-Pat Primary

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Mar 22, 2016 The Vermont senator won 69 percent of votes cast by Americans living abroad, adding nine delegates to his total. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )