Politics

Bernie Sanders: El-Sayed’s Win the Most ‘Extraordinary Victory in Modern American Politics’

Ben Solis / Michigan Advance Aug 6, 2026 The Vermont independent also congratulated Donavan McKinney and Will Lawrence, whom he endorsed. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Politics

In Michigan, AIPAC Faces Its Biggest Battle Yet

Michael Arria / Mondoweiss Aug 3, 2026 This week’s Michigan primary between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is a referendum on AIPAC’s influence within the Democratic Party. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Opinion

For Top Dems, AIPAC Is a Box-Checking Exercise

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Apr 6, 2026 While distancing themselves from the powerful organization, most ‘28 presidential hopefuls are dodging profound questions about human rights and U.S. policy toward Israel. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Politics

Big Money Takes Down Cori Bush

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Aug 7, 2024 Bush lost her primary to the AIPIAC-backed Wesley Bell after a massive influx in spending on his campaign. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

TD Column

With Democratic Friends Like These…

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Jul 8, 2024 The historic spending campaign against Jamaal Bowman highlights the Democrats’ billionaire-funded effort to undermine the party’s fledgling left wing. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Opinion

A Toxic Blend of Zionism and Militarism Defeat Jamaal Bowman

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jun 26, 2024 A primary in New York demonstrates that the merger of American and Israeli militarism is more comprehensive than ever. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Politics

How Rightwing Billionaires Use AIPAC’s Super PAC

Pete Tucker / FAIR Jun 13, 2024 The press continues to ignore the funding behind conservative donors’ preferred “pro-Israel” instrument for hijacking Democratic primaries. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Opinion

Ignoring Biden’s Moral Apathy Will Not Lead to Victory Over Trump

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Feb 15, 2024 By continuing to feign concern for the lives of civilians in Gaza while enabling Netanyahu, Biden only increases the odds of his defeat. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Why Democrats Are Finally Boycotting AIPAC

Kim Brown / The Real News Network Feb 28, 2020 Several candidates have declined to attend the group's annual conference, a decision that is long overdue, argues journalist Alex Kane. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Pro-Israel Group Behind Latest Attack Ads on Sanders

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Jan 29, 2020 The right-wing Democratic Majority for Israel is pulling out all the stops to prevent the Vermont senator from winning the Iowa caucus. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What’s Really Behind Trump’s Israel Tweets

MATTHEW LEE and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Aug 16, 2019 The president is playing to his base, but his latest gambit could threaten one of the United States' oldest and most tested alliances. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Will Corporate Democrats Team Up to Block Warren and Sanders?

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jul 8, 2019 Their relationship may be strained right now, but don't be surprised if Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ultimately decide to share a ticket. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )