Politics

Ilhan Omar Makes Her Move into the Mainstream

Doug Rossinow / Minnesota Reformer Feb 14, 2023 Omar’s stature as an insider makes her a rallying point for Democratic Party unity. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Kevin McCarthy’s Petty Score Settling

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 25, 2023 The House speaker is blocking Adam Schiff, Eric Swalwell, and Ilhan Omar from key committees. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ilhan Omar Has a Plan to Revolutionize U.S. Foreign Policy

Greg Wilpert / The Real News Network Feb 21, 2020 While her package of seven bills is unlikely to pass, it outlines a bold new progressive vision, argues Win Without War's Kate Kizer. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Democratic Party Loyalty Has Always Been a Scam

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Jan 22, 2020 Hillary Clinton’s latest attacks on Bernie Sanders prove centrists are only interested in unity as long as they’re the ones in power. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Trump Coup to Come

Paul Street / Truthdig Jan 21, 2020 Tens of millions will vote to oust the president this November, but there's no guarantee he will honor the election's results if he loses. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Admits America Has No ‘Left Party’

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Jan 21, 2020 At a Martin Luther King Day event in New York, the congresswoman and democratic socialist takes aim at the country's conservative duopoly. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mitch McConnell Backs Effort to Quash Impeachment Entirely

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 10, 2020 The senate majority leader has signed on to a constitutionally dubious resolution that would ensure the president never goes to trial. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sanders and Omar Lead Largest Rally in New Hampshire for 2020 Vote

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Dec 15, 2019 "We're proud to be radical," Omar tells the enthusiastic crowd. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Widely Rebuked for Pushing ‘Blatant Anti-Semitism’

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Dec 9, 2019 While addressing the Israeli-American Council, the president calls members "brutal killers" and claims Jews "don't love Israel enough." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Left Simply Can’t Trust House Democrats

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Nov 25, 2019 The party's leadership has agreed to an extension of the odious Patriot Act. Progressives have an obligation to speak up and fight back. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

House Democrats Hand Trump ‘Authoritarian’ Surveillance Powers

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Nov 19, 2019 As part of a stopgap government funding resolution, Congress agrees to reauthorize the notoriously abusive Patriot Act for three months. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dreamers Tell Trump and SCOTUS They Are Here to Stay

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 13, 2019 DACA recipients are ready to fight all bids to pull their program, whether coming from the White House or the nation’s top court.  Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )