As Midterms Near, New Polls Show Democrats Stalling

Norman Solomon / Truthdig May 13, 2018 The latest numbers tell us a lot about the limits of denouncing Donald Trump without offering much more than a return to the old status quo. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How to Stop Trump

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org May 2, 2018 If they really want to stop the president, Democrats must address the causes of Donald Trump’s rise: years of stagnant wages and big money’s corruption of our democracy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Jill Stein Breaks ‘Russiagate’ Silence, Gives Documents to Senate Committee

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 27, 2018 The 2016 Green Party presidential candidate supports the corruption probe but decries its misuse for warmongering, censorship and political repression. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Blue Wave

Jeff Danziger / Truthdig Apr 25, 2018 Dig deeper

GOP Spending $250 Million to Protect House Majority

STEVE PEOPLES / The Associated Press Apr 14, 2018 Facing a Democratic "blue wave" this fall, the Republican National Committee is building an army of staff and volunteers across more than two dozen states. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Who’ll Follow Paul Ryan as Speaker? Contest Hums Below Radar

ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Apr 12, 2018 California Rep. Kevin McCarthy and Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise are likely to be in the running for House speaker; for now, they are choosing their words carefully. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Speaker Who Lost His Voice

Gregory Glover / Truthdig Apr 12, 2018 Paul Ryan took Washington by storm with promises of fiscal responsibility. He leaves as a Trump-appeasing budget buster deluxe. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Senators Press on Safeguarding 2018 Ballots

MARY CLARE JALONICK, CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and CHAD DAY / The Associated Press Mar 21, 2018 Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee from both parties criticize the Trump and Obama administrations for not moving quickly enough to stem the threat of Russian interference in U.S. elections. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Women Are Poised to Change California’s Justice System

Liz Posner / AlterNet Mar 11, 2018 Three progressive black candidates are running for district attorney offices, and if they win, they could play a major role in reducing or amplifying race-based incarceration. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats, Female Candidates Score Big in Texas Primaries

WILL WEISSERT and PAUL J. WEBER / The Associated Press Mar 7, 2018 Energized and angry Democrats in a state the GOP has dominated for decades came out in force to surpass 1 million voters Tuesday, the first time the party has eclipsed that benchmark in a midterm primary since 2002. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Window Into How the NRA Uses its Influence

RICHARD LARDNER / The Associated Press Mar 5, 2018 What the National Rifle Association donates to candidates is small in comparison with the sums it spends on potent get-out-the-vote operations and ad campaigns. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Romney

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