Elizabeth Warren Details Bold Plans for Green New Deal

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Sep 4, 2019 The Massachusetts senator's proposal, which builds on Gov. Jay Inslee's, would transition the U.S. to 100 percent renewable energy by 2035. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Planned Parenthood Feels Squeeze After Quitting Federal Program

LINDSAY WHITEHURST and DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Aug 22, 2019 Clinics in several states charge new fees, tap reserves and intensify fundraising in wake of abortion dispute with Trump administration. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

All the Urgent Issues the Democratic Debates Will Leave Out

Julie Hollar / FAIR Jun 19, 2019 There is little evidence to suggest that the NBC-hosted primary debates will be any less circumscribed and shallow than those in the past. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Raise $75 Million So Far, Signaling a Drawn-Out Fight

BRIAN SLODYSKO / The Associated Press Apr 16, 2019 The lackluster fundraising numbers, spread out across numerous campaigns, suggest there's no clear-cut favorite for the 2020 nomination. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Signals Willingness to Kill the Filibuster

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Apr 5, 2019 The Massachusetts senator is expected to endorse a formal proposal during her speech at the National Action Network Convention on Friday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Future of Climate Authoritarianism Is Now

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Mar 20, 2019 David Wallace-Wells, author of "The Uninhabitable Earth," reflects on the future of capitalism, the Green New Deal and the power of panic. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg Won’t Run for President in 2020

STEVE PEOPLES AND JULIE PACE / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Mar 5, 2019 After mulling a possible run for months, the billionaire media owner announced his decision on Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Washington Gov. Inslee Focuses on Climate Change in 2020 Bid

BILL BARROW and RACHEL LA CORTE / The Associated Press Mar 1, 2019 Jay Inslee launches his 2020 Democratic presidential bid Friday with a resolve "to solve America's most daunting challenge." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Washington Governor Stays All Executions, for Now

Staff / Truthdig Feb 12, 2014 Saying "I'm not convinced equal justice is being served," Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced that there would be no executions in the state of Washington while he holds office. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )