The Republican Party Is as Guilty as Trump

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 23, 2019 Unless conservatives speak out vocally against the president, they are just as complicit in his wrongdoing as he is. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Ady Barkan Is Fighting for His Life and Yours

Rebecca Levi Sep 13, 2019 The activist, who was diagnosed with ALS at 32, discusses his new memoir, “Eyes to the Wind,” and his quest for universal health care. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Democrat Is Declared Winner of Senate Seat in Arizona

The Associated Press Nov 12, 2018 After a vote count that lasted almost a week, Kyrsten Sinema triumphs over Rep. Martha McSally to succeed Jeff Flake. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Democrats Can’t Fall for Trump’s Trap

Robert Reich / Truthdig Oct 23, 2018 Resisting the president will never be enough. The party must articulate where America should go—and what we can become, together. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Floats Conspiracy Theory About Kavanaugh Protesters

CATHERINE LUCEY and COLLEEN LONG / The Associated Press Oct 5, 2018 The president has labeled demonstrators "rude elevator screamers" and "paid professionals only looking to make senators look bad." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Collins, Manchin Back Kavanaugh; Confirmation Appears Certain

LISA MASCARO and ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Oct 5, 2018 The announcements by Sens. Susan Collins and Joe Manchin are expected to deal a fatal blow to the opposition, but Democrats are still pressing the fight. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Flake’s Elevator Encounter Highlights the Power of Movements

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Oct 4, 2018 When the history of Ana Maria Archila and Maria Gallagher's confrontation with Sen. Jeff Flake over Brett Kavanaugh's nomination is written, it cannot be about a single man changing his mind. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Agrees to FBI Probe of Kavanaugh, Delaying Senate Vote

LISA MASCARO, ALAN FRAM and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Sep 28, 2018 Under pressure from moderate members, Republican leaders say they'll allow the new probe for up to one week. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sexual Assault Survivors Confront Jeff Flake Ahead of Kavanaugh Vote

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Sep 28, 2018 The Republican senator from Arizona gets an earful after announcing he intends to confirm Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Unapologetic Trump Digs In on Immigration Despite Outrage

ZEKE MILLER and KEVIN McGILL / The Associated Press Jun 18, 2018 "... It's very strongly the Democrats' fault," the president says, rejecting criticism that his administration's "zero-tolerance" policy has resulted in inhumane and immoral conditions. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Despite Cancer, McCain Maintains His Maverick Ways

MELISSA DANIELS / The Associated Press Jun 16, 2018 The six-term senator and Vietnam War vet is one of the few Republican voices to publicly rebuke Trump administration decisions. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Follow the DOD’s Money: The ‘Tackling Paid Patriotism’ Report

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig May 25, 2018 In 2015, Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake investigated how the Department of Defense finances displays of patriotism at sporting events with taxpayer dollars. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )