Ear to the Ground

Democrats Abandon Trans Voters at Their Peril

H. Reynolds Martínez / Truthdig Oct 2, 2026 Democrats in tight races have spoken out against trans rights, but adopting Republican talking points may haunt them in November. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Blue Dogs, Red in the Face

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Sep 14, 2026 The centrist crusade against a rising left is just beginning. It’s also hypocritical, out of touch and doomed to fail. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Can the Democrats Retake the Rust Belt?

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Aug 24, 2026 For the first time since the tea party wave of 2010, multiple Midwest trifectas are in play. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Abdul Al-Sayed and Wolverine Welfarism

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Jul 13, 2026 In Michigan’s intra-party slugfest, a majority of Democratic voters are refusing orders to follow the usual centrist script. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Red Bait Redux

Jared O. Bell / ZNetwork Jun 30, 2026 As billionaires further enrich themselves while dismantling democracy, Americans are warned against voting for “godless communism.” Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

We Need Class Warriors — Not Class Worriers and Wimps

Robert Reich / Substack Jun 23, 2026 Democrats must finally take on the class war that’s being waged by the nation’s oligarchy against most Americans. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Environment

Why Have Democrats Gone Quiet on Climate Change?

Kate Yoder / Grist Jun 11, 2026 The common wisdom says it's a losing issue. Evidence suggests otherwise. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Democrats Autopsy

Christopher Weyant May 26, 2026 Dig deeper

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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 )

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Democrats Against Detente

Connor Echols / Responsible Statecraft May 14, 2026 With an opportunity to rethink ties with Beijing, most party leaders remain committed to the hawkish line of the Biden administration. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Death, Dems & Taxes

Conor Lynch / Truthdig May 11, 2026 Yes, the tax system is unjust and broken. But trying to outflank the GOP and shrink the country’s revenue base is not the progressive answer. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )