The Illusion of Freedom

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Aug 19, 2016 This deception will exist as long as we "stay in our place." Once we call out power for what it is, once we resist, the chimera will vanish. The iron fist of history's most sophisticated security and surveillance apparatus will assert itself with a terrifying fury. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Real Threat to American Sovereignty

Robert Reich / Truthdig Aug 9, 2016 For Donald Trump, the biggest U.S. challenges are three-dimensional items that cross our borders, such as unwanted imports and undocumented immigrants. He’s wrong. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Green Party’s Jill Stein Wants to Assume Mantle of Bernie Sanders’ Revolution (Video)

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Aug 8, 2016 "Democracy needs a moral compass," says the party's presidential nominee. "We must be that moral compass." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Conflicts of Interest Between Clinton Foundation and Donors Are Nothing New

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2016 Recent reports only add to the questionable relationship already noted between Hillary Clinton’s role in government and the foundation that bears the Democratic presidential candidate’s name. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Repo Man

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Trump Asking For Donations From the Wealthy

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Samantha Bee Proves Even Super PAC Donors Are Sick of This Messed-Up Campaign Finance System (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2016 In a comical interview with a real-life Republican Super PAC donor, the "Full Frontal" host highlights how dysfunctional our democracy has become. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Money Couldn’t Buy Love for Maryland Congressional Candidate David Trone

Staff / Truthdig Apr 27, 2016 Despite spending a record-breaking $12 million of his own money to win a House seat, Trone lost Tuesday’s primary race. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Here Are Four Ways to Fight for Democracy

Staff / Truthdig Apr 26, 2016 As we slog through another negative, money-saturated presidential campaign, Americans are doing everything they can to let their leaders know they are fed up. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The New Common Ground Between Populist Left and Right (Video)

Robert Reich / Truthdig Apr 24, 2016 If we join together, we can make these things happen. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bill Moyers: Campaign Finance Reform — It’s Not Just for Liberals Anymore (Audio)

Bill Moyers Apr 21, 2016 The journalist sits down with former Bush administration lawyer Richard Painter to discuss why conservatives should care about the influence of money in politics—and how they can fight to get it out.The journalist sits down with former Bush administration lawyer Richard Painter to discuss why conservatives should care about the influence of money in politics—and how they can fight to get it out. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders’ Camp Complains to DNC Over Hillary Clinton’s Fundraising

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 19, 2016 The Bernie 2016 campaign believes Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee may have violated campaign fundraising rules and asked DNC head Debbie Wasserman Schultz to stop the activities. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )