Trump Adviser Explored Options to Strike Iran: Report

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Jan 13, 2019 Critics are calling for John Bolton's dismissal amid news that his inquiries have "generated concern" at the Pentagon and State Department. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Palestinians Mourn Two Children Killed by Israelis in Gaza

By Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Sep 30, 2018 The boys were among seven Palestinians fatally shot by soldiers during protests Friday against Israel's occupation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Florida Governor Flees Booing Environmentalists at Campaign Event

By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Sep 18, 2018 Democratic activists in Florida are furious at Gov. Rick Scott for his record of cutting back that state's environmental protections. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Asylum Seeker’s Death in ICE Custody Exposes Systemic Neglect, Brutality

Julia Conley / Common Dreams May 30, 2018 "Roxy died due to medical negligence by U.S. immigration authorities," a statement from immigrant rights groups says. "Why incarcerate and torture her like this?" Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.N. Imposes Sanctions in Bid to Deter N. Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions

By Julia Conley / Common Dreams Aug 7, 2017 As U.S. demands an end to North Korean nuclear testing, Hiroshima's mayor urges nations to sign an anti-nuclear treaty. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Wikimedia Scores ‘Important Victory’ in the Fight Against NSA Surveillance

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams May 24, 2017 On Tuesday, a federal appeals court found that the Wikimedia Foundation had standing to argue that the National Security Agency was violating its First and Fourth Amendment rights by spying on its users' communications. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Wells Fargo Directors Face Wrath for Complicity in Bank Corruption

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Apr 26, 2017 Protesters on Tuesday registered their displeasure with the megabank's leadership at the Florida site of Wells Fargo's annual shareholder meeting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Medicare-for-All Advocates Rally Nationwide

By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Apr 9, 2017 The Campaign for Guaranteed Healthcare, a coalition that believes access to health care is "basic to human dignity," coordinates events. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Despite Evidence That They Harm Children, Trump Touts School Vouchers

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Mar 4, 2017 Children who use vouchers to attend private schools perform worse on average than their public-school peers, according to numerous studies. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Steve Bannon Says ‘Deconstruction of Administrative State’ Is Trump’s Plan

Staff / Truthdig Feb 24, 2017 The president's chief strategist describes plans to roll back taxes, regulations and trade agreements. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Older Americans Pushed Into Poverty as Feds Garnish Social Security for Student Debt

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Dec 22, 2016 Data from the Government Accountability Office showed that people over the age of 50 are the fastest-growing group with student debt, outpacing younger generations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Finally Approves Flint Aid at Expense of the Golden State

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Dec 12, 2016 Michigan action shouldn't come at expense of endangered species protection in California, "but that is the result of the partisan games at play," according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )