Ralph Nader: Trump’s High Crimes Go Way Beyond Ukraine

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Oct 14, 2019 Mass media has a responsibility to the American people to keep a record of this administration's unprecedented abuse of the public trust. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Gillibrand Says She’s Ending 2020 Presidential Bid

WILL WEISSERT / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Aug 28, 2019 The New York senator made her announcement after failing to qualify for the September Democratic debate in Houston. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Two Words That Capture Corporate Media’s Disdain for the Left

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Apr 18, 2019 When the political press makes reference to "purity tests," it's really disparaging progressives for standing up for their principles. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Trump Floats Conspiracy Theory About Kavanaugh Protesters

CATHERINE LUCEY and COLLEEN LONG / The Associated Press Oct 5, 2018 The president has labeled demonstrators "rude elevator screamers" and "paid professionals only looking to make senators look bad." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rep. Keith Ellison Accused of Assault by Ex-Girlfriend, Issues Denial

The Associated Press Aug 12, 2018 Karen Monahan alleges the Minnesota congressman once dragged her off a bed while screaming obscenities. Ellison is running for state attorney general in Tuesday's Democratic primary. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Only God Knows What Michelle Bachmann Should Do Next

Staff and Larry Gross / Truthdig Jan 8, 2018 The former congresswoman is considering running for Al Franken's Senate seat, but not without asking a specific higher-up whether she should. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

2 New Senate Democrats Sworn In, Narrowing GOP Majority

KEVIN FREKING and KIMBERLY CHANDLER / The Associated Press Jan 3, 2018 The arrival of Tina Smith and Doug Jones complicates Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's efforts to advance the White House's legislative agenda. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Media Face Challenges in Sexual Misconduct Coverage

David Bauder / The Associated Press Dec 26, 2017 Conflation of different forms of misbehavior—itself a controversial idea—is one issue for news organizations covering the fast-moving topic. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hail to the Warmongers

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Dec 20, 2017 The American populace empowers militarism through questions not asked and platitudes unchallenged. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Prominent Judge Taken Down by Sex Allegations

SUDHIN THANAWALA / The Associated Press Dec 18, 2017 Alex Kozinski, a federal appeals court judge, has retired, effective immediately, just days after the 9th Circuit opened an inquiry into his behavior. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nevada Democrat, Facing Ethics Probe, Won’t Seek Re-Election

The Associated Press Dec 16, 2017 “I want to state clearly again that I deny the allegations in question,” said Ruben Kihuen, a freshman representative who is at the center of sexual harassment allegations. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rep. Farenthold Retiring After Harassment Accusations

By ALAN FRAM and WILL WEISSERT / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2017 Becoming the latest in a list of prominent men stepping down from powerful positions amid sexual misconduct claims, the Texas Republican says he won't seek re-election next year. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )