Courts & Law

Minnesota Sues Trump Administration Over Access to Evidence in ICE Shootings

Max Nesterak / Minnesota Reformer Mar 25, 2026 Though prosecuting federal agents isn’t easy, they are not immune from charges for serious misconduct. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Phony Liberalism of Bill Maher

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Oct 2, 2019 As the host of "Real Time," he has adopted any number of reactionary positions. Why does anyone in the media depict him as a leftist? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

American Cops Face No Repercussions for Their Islamophobia

Will Carless and Michael Corey / Reveal Jun 28, 2019 An investigation finds police departments look the other way when it comes to dozens of officials who are members of online hate groups. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Under Trump, Congressional Candidate Could Have Been Barred From the U.S.

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 15, 2018 Ilhan Omar, a refugee from Somalia and a Muslim, wins the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th District House seat, hoping to succeed Keith Ellison. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tuesday’s Primaries: Murphy Sails Through in Connecticut, Sanders Wins in Vermont

The Associated Press Aug 14, 2018 Primaries held in four states—Vermont, Connecticut, Minnesota and Wisconsin—featured names like Bernie Sanders, Scott Walker and Tim Pawlenty, along with those of a number of newer contenders. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Rep. Keith Ellison Accused of Assault by Ex-Girlfriend, Issues Denial

The Associated Press Aug 12, 2018 Karen Monahan alleges the Minnesota congressman once dragged her off a bed while screaming obscenities. Ellison is running for state attorney general in Tuesday's Democratic primary. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

House Democrats Launch ‘Medicare for All’ Caucus

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jul 19, 2018 Sixty-two representatives join forces to demand health care for every American "from the day they're born." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

White House Reviewing Plan to Relax Child Labor Laws

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jul 16, 2018 A new proposal would allow teenagers to operate chainsaws and meat slicers and perform other dangerous work. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Just Say No to an Illegal War on Iran. The U.S. House Did.

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Jun 6, 2018 If the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 also includes Rep. Keith Ellison's bipartisan amendment, Congress could send a clear message to Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Tom Perez: The Democrats’ Status Quo Nothingburger

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jan 25, 2018 The Democratic National Committee chairman's leadership has been mediocre or worse, as establishment Democrats remain determined to neutralize the progressive base. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democratic Party Is Stacked Against Progressives

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Dec 16, 2017 Only massive grass-roots pressure will be able to sustain momentum toward a truly democratic party. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Brazile Memoir Spurs Calls for Democratic Committee Reforms

Emma Niles / Truthdig Nov 4, 2017 Keith Ellison joins a growing list of progressive politicians calling for change as new portions of former DNC Chair Donna Brazile's memoir come to light. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )