Impeachment’s Influence Hazy as Issue in Congressional Races

ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Nov 30, 2019 For now, Republicans are wielding impeachment mostly as an offensive weapon and Democrats are generally playing defense. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Mainstream Media’s Smearing of Tulsi Gabbard

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Feb 4, 2019 More than a year ahead of the 2020 primary, NBC News has already branded the fierce critic of American empire an unwitting Putin pawn. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

That Time Democrats Secretly Used Russian Social Media Tactics

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 20, 2018 The Democratic Party may be furious about Russia's online strategies and their possible impact on our democracy, but isn't above using them. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Against All Odds: Democrats Pour Money Into Longshot Races

PAUL J. WEBER / The Associated Press Aug 12, 2018 With the November midterms on pace to shatter records for political spending, it's not just key battlegrounds seeing a surge. Restless donors are funding little-known campaigns in places they never have before to help underdog Democrats. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Black Women Running for Office in Record Numbers in Alabama

Ilana Novick May 24, 2018 After propelling Democrat Doug Jones all the way to the Senate, it’s their time to shine. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

New Banking Bill Could Lead to More Housing Discrimination

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Mar 13, 2018 Tim Kaine, Mark Warner and 10 other Democratic senators are backing Republican reform legislation that helps Wall Street and hurts Main Street. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

2 New Senate Democrats Sworn In, Narrowing GOP Majority

KEVIN FREKING and KIMBERLY CHANDLER / The Associated Press Jan 3, 2018 The arrival of Tina Smith and Doug Jones complicates Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's efforts to advance the White House's legislative agenda. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Congress Facing Old Standoffs as It Returns

ALAN FRAM and ANDREW TAYLOR / The Associated Press Jan 2, 2018 The year's first potential calamity is a government shutdown—unless there's a bipartisan spending pact by Jan. 19. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Doug Jones Officially Declared Alabama Winner Over Roy Moore

Kim Chandler / The Associated Press Dec 28, 2017 Contending voter fraud, Republican Moore had asked a judge to stop certification of the Democrat's victory in their recent U.S. Senate race. The judge refused. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Democrats Must Stop Taking Black Voters for Granted

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Dec 15, 2017 This week’s Alabama race offers more evidence that the party needs to address concerns of African-Americans or risk losing future elections. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Fighting the Assaults on Net Neutrality and Our Economy

Harvey Wasserman / Truthdig Dec 14, 2017 Turning-point elections in Virginia and Alabama give us hope. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Americanism Is Bigger Than Trumpism

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Dec 14, 2017 The noxious stew of nativism, xenophobia, misogyny and white supremacy that put Donald Trump in the White House no longer appears to be unconquerable. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )