The Latinx Vote Might Carry ‘Tío Bernie’ to Victory

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Feb 22, 2020 Sanders is winning over the nation’s largest minority voting bloc — and that could make the difference in Nevada and beyond. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

What Running for Office in the Age of Trump Taught Me

Frida Berrigan / TomDispatch Jan 28, 2020 My run for mayor of New London, Conn., helped me discover what’s wonderful (and not so wonderful) about my nation and chosen hometown. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Ocasio-Cortez Debunks Neoliberals’ Favorite Talking Points for Good

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Nov 25, 2019 The New York representative expresses her deep frustration with the routine dismissal of investment in public goods as "free stuff." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Watch Ocasio-Cortez’s Epic Takedown of Mark Zuckerberg (Video)

Truthdig Oct 24, 2019 At a congressional hearing, the progressive star questions the Facebook CEO about more than a couple of things he likely wasn't expecting. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders to Receive Democrats’ Most Coveted Endorsement

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Oct 16, 2019 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will endorse the Vermont senator for president, a political coup for Sanders as he looks to increase his standing. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Refuses to Be ‘Gaslit’ by The New York Times

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 19, 2019 The congresswoman makes it clear that she doesn't agree with the paper's take on her recent career moves. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Why Ocasio-Cortez Renewed Her Call for Trump’s Impeachment

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Sep 8, 2019 The New York representative's call came after a report detailing how the U.S. Air Force is diverting resources to prop up Trump's resort in Scotland. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Democrats Are Waging a Covert War on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Joshua Cho / FAIR Aug 21, 2019 Establishment members of the party are using their cozy relationship with corporate media to anonymously attack progressives. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Racist Bones

Adam Zyglis / The Buffalo News, NY Jul 22, 2019 Dig deeper

Trump May Be a White Nationalist, but American Racism Is Bipartisan

Paul Street / Truthdig Jul 19, 2019 Despite its rhetoric and appearance of diversity, the Democratic Party is deeply complicit in the nation’s structural and institutional racism. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Why I’m Glad About Trump’s Latest Twitter Tirade

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jul 18, 2019 He has drawn a very clear line in the sand that invites every American to choose a side. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

I Know What It’s Like to Be Told to ‘Go Back’ to My Own Country

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 15, 2019 As the daughter of Iranian and Mexican immigrants, the president’s racist attacks on four congresswomen of color have struck me to my core. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )