The Democratic Establishment May Fear Sanders More Than Trump

Jeff Cohen / Truthdig Mar 3, 2020 Chris Matthews abruptly resigned from MSNBC this week, but not before revealing how party elites really feel about the Vermont senator. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Twilight of the Boomers

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Feb 25, 2020 In his relentless red-baiting of Bernie Sanders, Chris Matthews reveals just how divorced he and his ilk are from our political moment. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Despicable Red-Baiting of Bernie Sanders

Bill Blum / Truthdig Feb 24, 2020 If Democrats have any hope of unseating Donald Trump in November, they must stop smearing their party’s frontrunner and his supporters. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Anand Giridharadas Deserves the Last Word on Sanders’ Nevada Triumph

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Feb 24, 2020 In a new segment, the author calls out the political establishment for behaving "like out-of-touch aristocrats in a dying aristocracy." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

MSNBC Melts Down Over Sanders’ Front-Runner Status

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Feb 23, 2020 The network's pundits are near tears, lamenting that they don't understand the country anymore. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The New Rules of the Game

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 17, 2020 If Bernie Sanders — miraculously — wins the nomination, Democratic Party elites suddenly will bless Trump as the least worst option. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Of Course Michael Bloomberg Is an Oligarch

Richard Eskow / Common Dreams Feb 7, 2020 Not only is the former mayor of New York City attempting to buy your vote, but his record suggests he's coming for your social security. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Dismantles Trump’s Attack on Socialism

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Feb 6, 2019 In an interview with MSNBC, the New York congresswoman says the president's remarks reveal he's "scared" of popular, progressive policies. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Joe Kennedy III, a False Progressive Idol Like JFK

Paul Street / Truthdig Feb 4, 2018 America does not need another elite Kennedy pretending to lead us out of the darkness of authoritarian capitalism, racism, militarism and other evils. Dig deeper ( 12 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 )

A Connecticut Yankee’s Introduction to California

John Ogden / Truthdig Apr 30, 2016 A Northeastern native and longtime California resident reflects on his first time experiencing the colorful characters, culture and politics of the Golden State. A Northeastern native and longtime California resident reflects on his first time experiencing the colorful characters, culture and politics of the Golden State. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The ‘Never Trump’ Movement Is Gaining Momentum, but the GOP’s Disrupter Is Far From Finished

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Apr 5, 2016 Reports of the Republican front-runner's demise are premature, and they may be the product of wishful thinking. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )