Immigration

Trained Volunteers Patrol L.A. Streets on Alert for ICE Raids

Myriam-Fernanda Alcala Delgado / Capital & Main Jul 7, 2025 Neighborhood watch groups monitor immigration enforcement agents amid rising threats, fear and federal scrutiny. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Labor

Hawley Calls for Tyson Probe Amid Child Labor Allegations

Dawn Attride / Sentient Jun 4, 2025 Federal oversight is shrinking as policy proposals echo Project 2025's deregulatory agenda. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

TD Column

Josh Hawley and the Mirage of Republican ‘Populism’

Conor Lynch / Truthdig May 20, 2025 The proposed House budget bill should put to rest any talk about a Republican turn toward the interests and concerns of ordinary people. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Politics

How AI Could Take Over Elections—And Undermine Democracy

Archon Fung and Lawrence Lessig / The Conversation Jun 6, 2023 Politicians could use automation to dramatically increase the scale effectiveness of behavior manipulation and microtargeting techniques. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Mitch McConnell Backs Effort to Quash Impeachment Entirely

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 10, 2020 The senate majority leader has signed on to a constitutionally dubious resolution that would ensure the president never goes to trial. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Will the GOP Become the Party of Blue-Collar Conservatism?

Marshall Auerback / Independent Media Institute Oct 18, 2019 With Republicans embracing more labor-friendly policies on trade and immigration, we could be in store for a massive political realignment. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Trump’s Threats Grow More Ominous by the Day

Robert Reich / Truthdig Mar 21, 2019 He's already raised the specter of violence against his political opponents, and things may get worse as Robert Mueller closes in. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: Democrats Must Channel FDR and LBJ

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Oct 31, 2018 Trump's opposition needs a new rallying cry, and the consumer rights advocate and former presidential candidate has just the slogan. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

New Strategy: Democrats Go All-In on Health Care in Midterms

NICHOLAS RICCARDI / The Associated Press Oct 14, 2018 While Democratic enthusiasm this year has largely been fueled by anger toward President Trump, candidates are focusing their messaging on health care. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Democrats Aim for Midterm Boost From Trump Tax Plan Fallout

Bill Barrow / The Associated Press Dec 24, 2017 “It’s all a consistent message: This is not what you were promised,” says a Philadelphia-area House candidate, reflecting the feeling of many in her party. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )