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All Politics Are Spiritual: An Interview with Marianne Williamson 

Alexander Zaitchik / Truthdig Jun 28, 2023 "Whether the DNC is ready to admit it or not," the two-time candidate says, " ...the rumblings underneath the surface shall not be silenced." Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Politics

Texas Democrats After Beto

Justin Miller / Texas Observer Dec 15, 2022 Beto O’Rourke rewrote the playbook for how to run, if not win, in Texas. Some other fresh face needs to figure out how to get over the top.   Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Delegates Process May Shift Because of COVID-19

By Steven Rosenfeld Mar 14, 2020 The next stage in the 2020 process is county-level conventions where hundreds of activists, organizers and officials are expected to attend starting this month. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The One-Choice Election

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Mar 9, 2020 With Donald Trump or Joe Biden, the oligarchs win and we lose, which is why the next few weeks will be devoted to destroying Bernie Sanders. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Joe Biden Would Be Donald Trump’s Dream Opponent

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Mar 4, 2020 The former vice president lacks credibility on issues like money in politics. Nominating him all but guarantees catastrophe this November. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Real Super Tuesday Calls for a Strong Progressive Media

Sonali Kolhatkar and Norman Solomon / Truthdig Feb 27, 2020 Here’s how to effectively counteract the forces of corporate capitalism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Are Ready to Blow Up the Party to Stop Sanders

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Feb 27, 2020 Superdelegates are openly plotting to deny Bernie Sanders the nomination. If they succeed, they risk reelecting Donald Trump and worse. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pete Buttigieg’s Vile Turn as the Anti-Sanders Candidate

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Feb 24, 2020 With deep ties to corporate America, South Bend's former mayor has dedicated his campaign to taking down the democratic socialist. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Slate of Progressive Female Candidates

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Feb 21, 2020 Through her new political action committee, the congresswoman announces her support for several challengers to establishment Democrats. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Medicare for All Should Be a Reality Today

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Feb 20, 2020 "People with low or moderate incomes do not get the same medical attention as those with high incomes." President Harry Truman in 1945. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Most Unnerving Moment From the Nevada Democratic Debate

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Feb 20, 2020 In the event of a brokered convention, only Bernie Sanders calls for the candidate with the most pledged delegates to win the nomination. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

NPR’s Egregious Takedown of Bernie Sanders, Fact-Checked

Robin Andersen / FAIR Feb 18, 2020 A pair of journalists take aim at the Vermont senator and succeed only in exposing their willful ignorance and ideological commitments. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )