Class: The Little Word the Elites Want You to Forget

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Mar 2, 2020 Our oligarchic rulers are determined to ban all discussion of class warfare, which is why they are trying to block the nomination of Sanders. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Bloomberg Wants to Buy Our Democracy

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 14, 2020 If the former mayor of New York prevails in November, he could usher in a new American oligarchy. Let's hope it never comes to that. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: We Have a Congress of Cowards

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Nov 19, 2019 Donald Trump may be the single most impeachable president in our nation's history. Why are Democrats even wasting time deliberating? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Center Cannot Hold Off Climate Catastrophe

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Nov 8, 2019 As experts worldwide try to tackle climate change with radical proposals, Yale's Daniel Etsy makes the case for a more moderate approach. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )

There Is No Donald J. Trump Without William F. Buckley

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Nov 1, 2019 An in-depth look at a debate between James Baldwin and the conservative thinker reveals pressing truths about racism in modern America. Dig deeper ( 33 Min. Read )

Presidential Candidates Refuse to Discuss the Country’s Worst Crisis

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Oct 18, 2019 America’s homelessness problem is in plain view around the nation but conspicuously absent on the campaign trail. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Will the GOP Become the Party of Blue-Collar Conservatism?

Marshall Auerback / Independent Media Institute Oct 18, 2019 With Republicans embracing more labor-friendly policies on trade and immigration, we could be in store for a massive political realignment. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Who Would FDR Endorse?

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Oct 1, 2019 The 32nd president understood how to leverage the popular will. Progressive candidates would be wise to embrace brand of his politics. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Richard Cohen Will Not Be Missed

Jim Naureckas / FAIR Sep 27, 2019 The Washington Post columnist is finally calling it a career after decades of comforting the comfortable and afflicting the afflicted. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Unveils ‘Anti-Endorsement’ List of Billionaires

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jul 11, 2019 Prominent names include Democratic mega-donor Haim Saban, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Home Depot co-founder Kenneth Langone. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Wall Street Has Its Top Democratic Hopefuls All Picked Out

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Jun 17, 2019 A new report finds the financial industry is lining up behind Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Kamala Harris and former Vice President Joe Biden. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Makes Impassioned Case for Democratic Socialism

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jun 12, 2019 In a new speech, the Vermont senator argues that only a politics rooted in economic equality can "defeat oligarchy and authoritarianism." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )