Storms Sweep Southern U.S., Midwest as Death Toll Rises to 11

JUAN A. LOZANO / The Associated Press Jan 11, 2020 Tornadoes, thunderstorms and high winds cause severe damage and power outages. Deaths reported in Louisiana, Alabama and Texas. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Buttigieg Campaign Accused of ‘Brazen’ Influence Peddling

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 23, 2019 An email uncovered by Axios shows a top fundraiser offering exclusive access to the South Bend, Ind., mayor in exchange for donations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Should Be Democrats’ First Choice

Jeff Cohen / Truthdig Dec 12, 2019 While Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg snipe at each other, the Vermont senator has shown why he's best equipped to beat Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pete Buttigieg Faces New Scrutiny for McKinsey Past

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Dec 6, 2019 The 2020 hopeful and mayor of South Bend, Ind., has come under fire for his refusal to break the terms of a nondisclosure agreement. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Joe Biden’s Disgraceful New Attack on Sanders and Warren

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Oct 17, 2019 During a campaign event in Ohio, the former vice president accuses his rivals of "playing Trump's game" with Medicare for All proposals. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Eyes Mental Institutions as Answer to Gun Violence

By KEVIN FREKING / The Associated Press Aug 30, 2019 Experts warn the president's reported plan will do little to save lives and reflects outdated thinking on the treatment of mental illness. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Buttigieg Criticized at Emotional Town Hall After Shooting

The Associated Press Jun 24, 2019 The South Bend mayor acknowledges his administration has failed in its efforts to recruit more minority officers, among other initiatives. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

America Faces an Unprecedented Dental Health Crisis

Mary Otto / Independent Media Institute Jun 11, 2019 According to federal estimates, 49 million are living in areas with limited access to oral care. Appalachia's Lee County is one of them. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Supreme Court Signals More Openness to State Abortion Rules

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press May 28, 2019 The court upholds an Indiana law supported by abortion opponents that regulates the disposal of fetal remains. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

1 Dead, 130 Injured as Tornadoes Rip Through Ohio and Indiana

ANGIE WANG and JOHN MINCHILLO / The Associated Press May 28, 2019 Monday marks a record-tying 11th straight day of at least eight tornadoes in the U.S. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Thom Hartmann: The GOP Is Hellbent on Locking Up Women

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute May 17, 2019 A draconian new abortion bill in Alabama suggests that Republicans have embraced a "Christian" version of fundamentalist Islamic law. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Richard Lugar, Longtime GOP Senator and Foreign Policy Expert, Dies

TOM DAVIES / The Associated Press Apr 28, 2019 Known for his lead role in pushing former Soviet states to denuclearize, Lugar dominated Indiana politics for decades. He was 87. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )