The Despicable Red-Baiting of Bernie Sanders

Bill Blum / Truthdig Feb 24, 2020 If Democrats have any hope of unseating Donald Trump in November, they must stop smearing their party’s frontrunner and his supporters. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Takes Aim at Barbara Boxer

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Aug 30, 2019 The New York congresswoman rips the former senator's lobbying on behalf of Lyft as an "abuse of power" and a "stain on public service." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Finally Approves Flint Aid at Expense of the Golden State

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Dec 12, 2016 Michigan action shouldn't come at expense of endangered species protection in California, "but that is the result of the partisan games at play," according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Does Democratic Party Discord Portend Disaster at the National Convention?

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams May 18, 2016 Harping on the Nevada State Democratic Convention controversy fuels Bernie Sanders' challenge to the mainstream establishment. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tensions Flare, State Chairwoman Flees in Delegate Dispute at Nevada Democratic Convention (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 16, 2016 As if the protocol for assigning delegates to presidential candidates wasn't confusing enough. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Phone Lines Are Tied Up on ‘The Day We Fight Back’

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Feb 12, 2014 Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tax Cuts According to Barbara Boxer

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2010 California Sen. Barbara Boxer is one of a group of purportedly left-leaning politicians who is choosing to throw in with President Obama in his plan to preserve Bush-era tax cuts that give the wealthy a break along with Americans hailing from lower-income brackets. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

California Snubs Republican Landslide

Staff / Truthdig Nov 25, 2010 California’s rejection of the Republican tidal wave is complete After three weeks of counting, San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris has emerged the victor in the state’s attorney general race . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What the Midterms Mean for Hollywood

Staff / Truthdig Nov 4, 2010 Hollywood and its showbiz denizens are usually associated with the political left, or at least the Democratic Party, and entertainment industry power players have been known to cozy up to their elected representatives. But what happens when the Dems take a big hit? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Californians Put Down Their Joints, Give Jerry Brown Another Shot

Staff / Truthdig Nov 3, 2010 In a state where personal marijuana use is virtually legal, Californians decided not to go all the way and decriminalize recreational marijuana consumption Defying the national trend, however, Golden Staters just said no to Republican rule (More results after the jump). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hollywood Right Plays It Stingy With California Candidates

Staff / Truthdig Nov 2, 2010 As the final hours run out for two big races in California, some sleuthy types over at The Wrap have discovered that the rare species known as the Hollywood conservative is apparently not doling out the big bucks to help either Carly Fiorina or Meg Whitman win at the polls. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fiorina Heads to the Hospital

Staff / Truthdig Oct 27, 2010 Carly Fiorina has been giving Barbara Boxer cause to worry about her Senate seat as the midterm elections loom large, but the contest in California took an unexpected turn Tuesday, when Fiorina suspended her campaign to deal with an infection (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )