Thom Hartmann / The Hartmann ReportOct 13, 2026
From missing mail to armed federal agents and sweeping voter investigations, the warning signs suggest a democracy being squeezed before Americans ever reach the ballot box. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Robert Reich / SubstackOct 13, 2026
Violating Justice Department rules, federal agents raided Rep. Ilhan Omar’s apartment 22 days before the election. Democrats must investigate this abuse of power. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Ben Manski, Michael Shank, April Doner / OtherWordsOct 9, 2026
Three scholars of democracy have produced a guide to help communities prepare to defend the midterm election vote. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Matt Bivens / TruthdigOct 9, 2026
Medicare has decided it can avoid paying its bills by simply changing the meanings of basic words. ER doctors like me sign off on this every day. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )
Ed Rampell / TruthdigOct 8, 2026
Susanne Rostock’s second film about the singer/actor chronicles his art and activism during the last 12 years of his life. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Conor Lynch / TruthdigOct 8, 2026
The superrich are pouring record amounts of money into defeating insurgent Democrats on Nov. 3. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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