The Fight for Our Democracy Is Far From Over

Tiffany Muller / OtherWords Jan 23, 2020 Ten years after the Citizens United ruling that changed America, the damage is broad and deep—but we can still fix it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Key Takeaways From Democratic Presidential Debate in L.A.

The Associated Press Dec 19, 2019 Democratic presidential candidates offered two very different debates during their final forum of 2019. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Real Reason Michael Bloomberg Is Running for President

Sam Pizzigati / OtherWords Nov 26, 2019 Given that a wealth tax could cost him more than the most lavish presidential campaign, it's no wonder he's putting up billions in 2020. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Is America’s Beating Heart

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Oct 7, 2019 As the 2020 hopeful recovers from a heart attack, now might be a good time to reflect on the ways he has expanded our political horizons. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Both Democrats and Republicans Profit From Fueling Climate Change

Daphne Wysham / OtherWords Aug 26, 2019 Major donors to both parties are trying desperately to get more fossil fuels to market. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Biden’s Big Bucks

Randall Enos / Easton, CT Apr 29, 2019 Dig deeper

The Reason Election Season Feels More Unbearable Than Ever

Sarah Anderson / OtherWords Feb 17, 2019 The fact that 2020 candidates are announcing now is a testament to the huge expense of elections. Can a new law change that? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How a Kavanaugh Court Will Take Us Back to the Dark Ages

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Oct 7, 2018 Despite the considerable cloud over his head, Brett Kavanaugh is joining the Supreme Court after what may best be described as a plutocratic coup by the ruling-but-minority Republican Party. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

How to Stop Trump

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org May 2, 2018 If they really want to stop the president, Democrats must address the causes of Donald Trump’s rise: years of stagnant wages and big money’s corruption of our democracy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Lesson From Parkland: Our Political System Is Totally Corrupt

Thom Hartmann / AlterNet Feb 19, 2018 Last week's school shooting in Florida shows that what was considered corrupt political behavior 40 years ago is now normal. Our young people see it clearly. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

When Big Money Buys Off Criticism of Big Money

Robert Reich / Truthdig Sep 4, 2017 A recent incident involving Google shows how big funders can choke off free communication. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Corporations Have Taken Over Government, Nonprofit and Regulatory Agencies (Video)

BLANK Aug 2, 2017 Investigative journalist Russell Mokhiber (pictured right) discusses distressing developments surrounding corporate crime with Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges. Investigative journalist Russell Mokhiber (pictured right) discusses distressing developments surrounding corporate crime with Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )