Trump Campaign Takes Steps to Head Off Challenge Within GOP

ZEKE MILLER and STEVE PEOPLES / The Associated Press Feb 4, 2019 A new push to change state party rules aims to prevent potential rivals from embarrassing the president ahead of the 2020 election. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Noam Chomsky: Trump and His Enablers Are ‘Criminally Insane’

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Nov 5, 2018 In a new interview, the political theorist further clarifies why the GOP is the "most dangerous organization in human history." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Navigating the Trump Crisis: Both ‘Anti-Trump’ and ‘Give Him a Chance’ Are Wrong

By Sam Husseini Nov 22, 2016 Progressives must go beyond protesting Donald Trump's election or waiting to see what he does. Bernie Sanders has it right: We need a left-right coalition. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader and Noam Chomsky Have Their First Public Conversation (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Oct 27, 2016 The renowned activists discuss America's current "electoral extravaganza," climate change, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and several other topics. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Poll: Should Ohio’s Open Carry Gun Law Be Suspended During the GOP Convention?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 19, 2016 Deadly incidents in Dallas and Baton Rouge, La., have Cleveland police fearing for their lives. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Samantha Bee Gets Michelle Branch to Sing Most Fitting, Hilarious Goodbye Song to Ted Cruz (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 10, 2016 "Goodbye, you creepy soup-hoarding ghoul," the singer chanted on Monday's episode of "Full Frontal." "I want to punch you and ignore you at the same time." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The GOP Isn’t Just Taking Aim at Reproductive Rights — It’s After Women’s Very Economic Survival

Staff / Truthdig May 8, 2016 While the phrase has faded in this election year go-round, the war on women has not. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Triumph Forces GOP Party Leaders to Make a Decision

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig May 7, 2016 So far, most Republican luminaries are choosing collaboration over resistance — although many have declined comment and seem to still be pondering what to do with the party's presumptive nominee for president. So far, most Republican luminaries are choosing collaboration over resistance — although many have declined comment and seem to still be pondering what to do with the party's presumptive nominee for president. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

So Much for #StopTrump: John Kasich to Follow Ted Cruz out of Presidential Race

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2016 By all indications, Donald Trump has the Republican presidential nomination sewn up. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Live Blog: Sanders Bounces Back With Indiana Win, Trump Rolls On, Cruz Folds

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2016 Sanders is the "shock" winner of the Indiana primary as Cruz decides it's time to call it quits Take a look at the final results and watch the victors' speeches as well as Cruz's big announcement Sanders is the "shock" winner of the Indiana primary as Cruz decides it's time to call it quits. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cracked Distills Idiocy, Mendacity of American Politics (Video)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 27, 2016 The humor and video site provides an overview of the presidential election process and shows why candidates can’t be honest. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Trump Trample

Signe Wilkinson / Truthdig Apr 27, 2016 Dig deeper