By Lauren McCauley / Common DreamsSep 30, 2016
Public Citizen finds that total corporate spending on just eight local measures has topped $139 million. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigSep 23, 2016
For starters, the Libertarian Party presidential candidate supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership, fracking and "massive cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and social welfare programs of all kinds," writes Mother Jones blogger Kevin Drum. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Robert Reich / TruthdigAug 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 )
Staff / TruthdigJul 20, 2016
The fundamental premise of Sanders’ campaign—that his “political revolution” can be accomplished within the confines of capitalism—is incorrect. That will soon be clear. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Tad Daley / TruthdigJul 5, 2016
The heavy chains of “present political possibility” should be cast off. In just 10 years, it will be the 250th birthday of the United States, and it is time to create a new political system. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
By Lauren McCauley / Common DreamsJun 27, 2016
Secret spending at the local level in the United States rose from 24 percent in 2006 to 71 percent in 2014, a landmark survey finds. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 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 )
Staff / TruthdigApr 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 )
Eric Ortiz / TruthdigApr 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 )
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