Hunger for Socialism Is Giving Centrist Democrats Cold Feet

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Feb 3, 2019 Some are having to rethink their campaigns as they watch other members of Congress embrace progressives policies, Axios reports. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Howard Schultz Is a Presidential Candidate Only Late Capitalism Could Produce

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Jan 30, 2019 The former CEO’s self-importance is matched only by his cluelessness. If Democrats are smart, they’ll bring him up every chance they get. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Inspired by Jeremy Corbyn, Matt Taibbi Bids ‘Goodbye and Good Riddance’ to Centrism

Staff / Truthdig Jun 15, 2017 If the media treated “disaffected voters like the overwhelming majority they are," the journalist writes about the recent election gains made by the U.K.’s Labour Party leader (pictured), "we might at least stop face-planting on our election predictions." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Making Walmart Look Good? Goodwill’s Below-Minimum Wage

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2013 Goodwill apparently pays workers a painfully low $2.75 an hour, despite preaching charity; 9-5 schedules are counterproductive for creative workers; meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin stands up for Russia's right to be homophobic. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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The American Election’s Global Reach

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Sep 17, 2012 The movement in the presidential race reflects a broader trend visible in many nations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Gay Marriage: State or Civil Right?

Staff / Truthdig May 12, 2012 President Obama says he thinks gay marriage should be legal, but isn't looking to legislate. JPMorgan Chase, the "best of the banks," loses a $2 billion bet and reignites the debate over bank regulation. The French election has austerity hawks worrying about a resocialized euro, and Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar's primary loss could usher in a new era of ideological warfare. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Plays It Down the Middle

Staff / Truthdig Feb 15, 2011 Could President Obama's newly unveiled budget -- which includes, he claims, funding cuts to programs he supports -- represent an attempt to win over some conservative constituents before Nov. 4, 2012? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Socialist Who Coddles Business?

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 19, 2010 The titans of the private sector say President Obama is anti-business. Many progressives say he coddles business. How does the administration manage to pull that off? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama Channels Bush in Speech on Immigration

Staff / Truthdig Jul 4, 2010 President Obama's immigration speech on Thursday, according to a former speechwriter for George W. Bush, bore an extraordinary similarity to the one delivered by his predecessor back in 2006. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sen. Bayh Surprises Dems With Retirement Announcement

Staff / Truthdig Feb 16, 2010 Another Democrat is leaving the fold on Capitol Hill. Sen. Evan Bayh announced Monday that he won't seek re-election this fall after 11 years in the Senate, pointing to recent partisan politicking in Congress as the main reason for his departure. "People's business is not getting done," Bayh said, making sure to point out that he's not making this move because he thinks he wouldn't win. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sen. Ben Nelson, Centrist, Takes On Paul Krugman

Staff / Truthdig Feb 10, 2009 Here we have one of the unnamed senators whom New York Times columnist Paul Krugman collectively branded "proud centrist[s]" in his column Sunday, people who have put politics before the good of the country in whittling down the stimulus bill. What say you, Sen. Ben Nelson from Nebraska? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )