Opinion

The Coming Revolution in American Democracy

Rob Richie / Barn Raiser Aug 27, 2026 As 20th century rules and norms strain under 21st century realities, these three key reforms are within reach. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

TD Column

Which Way, Democrats?

Conor Lynch / Truthdig May 26, 2026 It is time for the party to stop coddling “good” oligarchs while punching left and to reject the validity of the entire billionaire class. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Opinion

Overturning Citizens United Is Just the Start

Dean Baker / Beat the Press May 13, 2026 Even if we restrict the money rich people can spend on politics — directly or through super PACs — they can still take control of the media. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Politics

Who’s the Biggest Money Behind the Throne?

Robert Reich / Substack Apr 3, 2026 The 2026 midterms are on track to set a new record for campaign spending by billionaires, deepening a doom loop of corruption. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Politics

Corporate Influence Is at the Heart of Political Polarization

Robert Reich / Substack Sep 26, 2025 While it might be easy to assign all blame on the current president, we wouldn't be here without the last 40 years of corporate political spending. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Cheese on Head, Egg on Face

Jeff Koterba Apr 3, 2025 Dig deeper

Economic Justice

Trump II and the Gilding of Greater Miami

Sam Pizzigati / Inequality.org Dec 16, 2024 As more of the ultra-rich move into America’s “Wall Street South,” teachers in the local elite private schools can’t afford housing. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Media

TV’s Push to Keep Dark Money in Politics

Katya Schwenk / The Lever Feb 9, 2024 As super PACs continue to blast the airwaves with ads, the broadcast and tech lobbies reap the benefits of protecting the secrets of their shadowy benefactors. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

The Worst Decisions of the Roberts Court (A Partial List)

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 19, 2022 Reasonable minds can differ about the most regressive opinions of the Roberts Court. But here are the decisions that should make any court-watcher's list. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Corporate Media Makes a Killing From Super PACs

Julie Hollar / FAIR Mar 4, 2020 As cable networks fawn over Super PACs, it's worth remembering exactly where all that soft money actually goes. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Look to Iowa for a 2020 Election Preview

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Jan 31, 2020 From Democratic town meetings to the Trump camp's trash-talking T-shirts, a day in Iowa offers a look into our country's near future. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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 )