Happy Afghanistan Surrender Day

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Mar 2, 2020 After nearly two decades, America's longest-running conflict appears to be coming to an end. Even a flawed peace deal is worth celebrating. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Bernie Sanders Is Not George McGovern

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 28, 2020 Democrats convinced that the Vermont senator would lose to Donald Trump vastly underestimate the risk of nominating a so-called moderate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

There’s No Good Electability Argument for Mike Bloomberg

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Feb 26, 2020 He presents himself as the safe choice for Democrats, but the former New York City mayor has a documented history of racism and misogyny. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Despicable Red-Baiting of Bernie Sanders

Bill Blum / Truthdig Feb 24, 2020 If Democrats have any hope of unseating Donald Trump in November, they must stop smearing their party’s frontrunner and his supporters. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Ahead of Extradition Hearing, Hundreds March for Assange in London

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Feb 22, 2020 Famous Britons join the crowd protesting U.S. espionage charges against the founder of WikiLeaks, the secret-spilling website. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bloomberg Serves Oligarchy and Patriarchy Before Any Party

Alison Rose Levy / Truthdig Feb 20, 2020 Credit where credit is due: The DNC’s latest “moderate” prospect for 2020 comes complete with a slate of blatantly nonprogressive stances. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The New Rules of the Game

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 17, 2020 If Bernie Sanders — miraculously — wins the nomination, Democratic Party elites suddenly will bless Trump as the least worst option. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Democrats’ Shadowy Plot to Stop Bernie Sanders

Leonard C. Goodman / Independent Media Institute Feb 13, 2020 The party's tools and tactics have evolved, but its goal remains the same: prevent the Vermont senator from securing the nomination. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

What’s Driving Democrats’ ‘Bernie-or-Bust’ Freakout

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Feb 11, 2020 They’ll claim they’re concerned about uniting the party, but many are afraid they’ll be out of a job if the Vermont senator prevails.  Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Presidential Gender Barrier a Low Priority for Iowa Democrats

NICHOLAS RICCARDI, HANNAH FINGERHUT and MICHAEL CASEY / The Associated Press Feb 10, 2020 Voters say it is important for a woman to be president, but many believe a female nominee will have a harder time beating Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What Is Happening to Assange Will Happen to the Rest of Us

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 10, 2020 The global security state, which is not bound by the rule of law, will target all who defy it. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

‘QAnon’ Conspiracy Theory Oozes Into Mainstream Politics

MICHAEL KUNZELMAN / The Associated Press Feb 9, 2020 A hand gesture by President Trump during a Milwaukee rally had some of his followers asking,"Did you see the 'Q'?" Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )