electoral college

The US Constitution’s Threat to American Democracy

Stephen Rohde / Truthdig Feb 15, 2024 Without serious institutional reforms, a Republican minority will continue to control the White House, the Senate and the Supreme Court. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Look to Iowa for a 2020 Election Preview

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Jan 31, 2020 From Democratic town meetings to the Trump camp's trash-talking T-shirts, a day in Iowa offers a look into our country's near future. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

What Happens if Iowa and Nevada’s 2020 Caucuses Are Disrupted?

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Jan 29, 2020 Candidates may declare victory. But it could take many days to verify results. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

An Open Letter to the Green Party for 2020

Noam Chomsky, Barbara Ehrenreich, Bill Fletcher, Leslie Cagan, Ron Daniels, Kathy Kelly, Norman Solomon, Cynthia Peters and Michael Albert Jan 24, 2020 Because real solutions require removing Donald Trump from office, the party must reconsider its contested-states strategy this November. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Biden’s New Endorsement Reflects Battle for Latino Support

BILL BARROW / The Associated Press Dec 24, 2019 The former VP's presidential bid gets a boost from one of the leading Latinos in Congress. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: Bush II and the Birth of Forever War

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Aug 10, 2019 The 43rd president—besides leaving the domestic economy in ruins—bequeathed a disastrous foreign policy. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Backs Abolishing the Electoral College

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jul 12, 2019 The Vermont senator says, "It is hard to defend a system in which we have a president who lost the popular vote by three million votes." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S.-China Talks Are About Much More Than Trade

By Marshall Auerbeck / Independent Media Institute May 7, 2019 Trump continues to shine a path for the GOP next year in crucial Rust Belt states—especially if Dems stick with the “free trade” mantra. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Will the Supreme Court Side With Trump in His War on Immigrants?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Apr 26, 2019 A new case to determine whether a citizenship question can be added to the 2020 census carries grave implications for the entire country. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pete Buttigieg Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 3, 2019 The 37-year-old mayor of South Bend, Ind., has captivated Democratic voters, emerging as a dark horse for his party's nomination in 2020. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Multiple Senators Back Proposals to Abolish the Electoral College

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Apr 1, 2019 Democrats are fighting what could prove an uphill battle to change the way Americans elect presidents. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Calls for End to Electoral College

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Mar 19, 2019 During a CNN town hall, the Massachusetts senator pleads her case to amend the Constitution and "make sure that every vote counts." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )