Nancy Pelosi Can’t Mask Her Contempt for Progressives

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Aug 8, 2019 The House speaker has gone out of her way to disparage the so-called Squad. Now she's refusing to even meet with grassroots organizers. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Declares National Emergency in Order to Build Border Wall

ALAN FRAM, CATHERINE LUCEY and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Feb 15, 2019 Proclaiming illegal immigration "an invasion of our country," the president vows to appropriate billions of dollars via executive action. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Climate Activists Arrested en Masse at Offices of Top Democrats

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Dec 11, 2018 More than 1,000 demonstrators descend on Capitol Hill to demand that officials listen to their youngest constituents. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘The China Hustle’ Scares Up Empty Factories, False Profits for Investors

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Mar 30, 2018 Filmmaker Jed Rothstein and activist Dan David explore an epidemic of unchecked financial fraud. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Unmitigated Failure of the Iraq War

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Antiwar.com Mar 22, 2018 After waging an ill-advised war of choice, the U.S. military remains ensnared in Greater Mesopotamia. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Where Have You Gone, George McGovern?

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Mar 14, 2018 Mainstream liberals are complicit in the perpetuation of America's warfare state and neo-imperial interventionism. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Debunking the Canard of Kremlin-Generated Social Media Election Hacking

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jan 3, 2018 Russiagate may be great for ratings and fame, but the propaganda doesn’t help journalism, democracy or the fight for world peace. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hail to the Warmongers

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Dec 20, 2017 The American populace empowers militarism through questions not asked and platitudes unchallenged. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Senate OKs Tax Bill as Trump, GOP Near Big Legislative Win

By Alan Fram, Marcy Gordon and Stephen Ohlemacher / The Associated Press Dec 2, 2017 Republicans pushed a $1.5 trillion tax bill through the Senate, taking a giant step toward giving the president one of his top priorities. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Pelosi Calls on Conyers to Resign Amid Sex Allegations

Andrew Taylor and Corey Williams / The Associated Press Nov 30, 2017 House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi terms the accusations against Michigan Rep. John Conyers "very credible" and says he should step down after decades on Capitol Hill. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

“16 Women and Donald Trump” Shows All the President’s Accusers (Video)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Nov 17, 2017 A new video shares the stories of the women who have reported being sexually harassed or assaulted by Trump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sexual Harassment and Accountability: Al Franken vs. Roy Moore

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Nov 16, 2017 The issue has invaded Capitol Hill. Hearings seek reform as Congress comes under scrutiny. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )