Ralph Nader: The GOP Is a Profile in Cowardice

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Jul 19, 2019 The president has proven himself entirely unfit for office. If Republicans had an ounce of moral courage, they would be primarying him. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Facebook Ads Use Models to Portray Actual Supporters

BERNARD CONDON / The Associated Press Jul 3, 2019 New videos depict GOP voters from Florida, Texas and Washington, D.C. There's just one problem: None of them are who they claim to be. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Embattled Elections Official Suspended in Florida

The Associated Press Nov 30, 2018 Broward County's Brenda Snipes has been assailed for her handling of the recent elections and recounts for the governorship and the Senate. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Former President George H.W. Bush Dies at Age 94

MICHAEL GRACZYK / The Associated Press Nov 30, 2018 The U.S.' 41st president died late Friday night at his Houston home, according to a statement released by his son, former President George W. Bush. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Former First Lady Barbara Bush Dies at 92

MICHAEL GRACZYK / The Associated Press Apr 17, 2018 The Texan—known for her down-to-earth, plain-spoken ways—was one of only two Americans to be the wife of a president and the mother of a president. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Can Democrats Stop Virginia, Alabama Elections From Being Stolen?

Harvey Wasserman / Truthdig Nov 2, 2017 The Democratic National Committee enabled Donald Trump to win the presidency, and it still does not appear to know how to stop his onslaught. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How Gore, Kerry and Clinton Put Trump in Office

Harvey Wasserman / Truthdig Oct 11, 2017 We will recover only if we do what the corporate Democrats have not: Address the sham of our entire electoral system and then change it. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Notion That White Workers Elected Trump Is a Myth That Suits the Ruling Class

Paul Street / Truthdig Jul 8, 2017 Saying he was put into office by blue-collar voters serves the interests of top Democrats, Republicans, the dominant media and the big-business elite. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Politics at Emmys: Jeb Bush Joins Uber, ‘Transparent’s’ Jill Soloway Calls TV Show a ‘Revolution’

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 19, 2016 Here's one surprising, trending catchphrase from Sunday night's event at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles: "Topple the patriarchy!" Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How the Internet Is Empowering the Grass Roots and Transforming Democracy

Staff / Truthdig Jun 2, 2016 While super PACs and superdelegates have been the focus of the public’s attention and frustration, an overlooked narrative is how eager people—especially the young—experience and participate in the political process in nontraditional ways. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Samantha Bee Proves Even Super PAC Donors Are Sick of This Messed-Up Campaign Finance System (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2016 In a comical interview with a real-life Republican Super PAC donor, the "Full Frontal" host highlights how dysfunctional our democracy has become. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A GOP Trapped by Donald Trump

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Mar 3, 2016 The Republican Party is on the verge of being taken over by an egomaniac who appeals to the nation’s darkest impulses. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )