Is the DNC Planning to Go to War Against the Left?

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Jan 27, 2020 Grassroots activists voice their concern after Chair Tom Perez stacks the party's convention committees with opponents of Bernie Sanders. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

For Trump’s Opponents, Electability Is the Key Principle

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Mar 19, 2018 Democrats are focused on pragmatism, so they can take hold of at least one house of Congress to provide a real check on the president's abuses. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Angels in America’ Teaches Us How to Survive Under Trump

Alyssa Rosenberg Mar 9, 2018 An oral history of Tony Kushner's masterwork reveals how to make political art that offers lasting solace in times of great trouble. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Escalating Fight Between Barney Frank and Bernie Sanders

Staff / Truthdig Jun 4, 2016 Tensions flared this week between the former Massachusetts congressman and Sanders’ campaign manager over Sanders’ attempts to replace Frank on the Democratic National Committee, but this is not the first time the two sides have come to blows. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Barney Frank, Ever the Politician, Predicts Hillary Clinton Is ‘Gonna Win’ in 2016

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Nov 5, 2015 The former congressman brought his brand of D.C.-style real talk, and his unabashed support for Hillary Clinton, to the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Watch Former Rep. Barney Frank Give His Take on Campaign 2016

Staff / Truthdig Nov 4, 2015 Former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank spent nearly three decades on Capitol Hill, so he knows a thing or two about what presidential elections look like from inside the Washington bubble. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Barney Frank Thinks Supporting Bernie Sanders Would Backfire on Progressives

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jul 24, 2015 In sizing up the 2016 election, some on the left are concerned that Bernie Sanders' presence in the Democratic ranks could work to that party's detriment. Count former Rep. Barney Frank among them. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Does Barney Frank’s New Book Let Democrats Off the Hook?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 3, 2015 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer confronts the former Massachusetts representative over President Clinton’s role in creating the Great Recession and other issues dividing progressives from the Democratic Party leadership.Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer confronts former Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank over President Clinton’s role in creating the Great Recession and other issues dividing progressives from the Democratic Party leadership. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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Fiscal Cliff Blame Game, a Hillary Clinton Health Update, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 1, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a marriage milestone in Maryland and Politics Today's pick for the 2012 video of the year. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nancy Pelosi’s Outrage, Nate Silver’s Next Step, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 15, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Barney Frank and Ron Paul's request about new marijuana laws and a look at the most bizarre post-election freak outs of 2012. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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