Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith Named to Fill Franken Seat

Kyle Potter / The Associated Press Dec 13, 2017 Gov. Mark Dayton picks a longtime adviser and fellow Democrat, who says she will run for the post in November. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Democrats Mourn Al Franken’s Departure but See a 2018 Benefit

By ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Dec 8, 2017 Members say the way the party is handling the sexual misconduct issue will give it a valuable weapon in next year’s congressional elections. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

GOP Lawmaker Resigns After Surrogacy Discussions

MATTHEW DALY AND JULIET LINDERMAN / The Associated Press Dec 7, 2017 Rep. Trent Franks of Arizona says he will step down next month because he talked about surrogacy with two female staffers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Franken Announces Resignation From Senate Amid Allegations

The Associated Press Dec 7, 2017 The Minnesota senator was facing fresh allegations of sexual misconduct and vanishing support from fellow Democrats. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

As Franken’s Support Collapses, Resignation Is Expected

ANDREW TAYLOR / The Associated Press Dec 6, 2017 A majority of Senate Democrats call on the two-term Minnesota lawmaker to get out after the emergence of new sexual misconduct allegations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Congress Should Investigate Trump’s Alleged Sexual Misconduct Too

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Nov 23, 2017 Powerful men with long histories of harassment or assault allegations are finally being held accountable—except for one. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In the Era of #MeToo, Will Trump’s Accusers Finally Be Heard?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 22, 2017 The GOP leadership should be called out on its hypocrisy in believing Roy Moore's accusers—but not President Trump’s. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren, Stephen Colbert on 2016 Primaries, Sexual Harassment (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Nov 21, 2017 The Massachusetts senator discusses the hottest topics in American politics with the "Late Show" host. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Revolt Against Trump Is a Backlash Against Bullying

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org Nov 19, 2017 Powerful and wealthy men who have felt free to impose their will on others, regardless of the pain they cause, may be in for a rude awakening. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sexual Harassment and Accountability: Al Franken vs. Roy Moore

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Nov 16, 2017 The issue has invaded Capitol Hill. Hearings seek reform as Congress comes under scrutiny. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Progressives Are Leading and Winning Nationwide

Valerie Vande Panne / AlterNet Oct 9, 2017 This isn't a big election year, but since "all politics is local," progressives are shaking up the establishment in votes nationwide. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders’ ‘Medicare for All’ Plan Is the Right Thing

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Sep 15, 2017 The philosophical debate about whether government should play a major role in medical care is over. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )