The War on Drugs Is a Failure, so Jeff Sessions Is All for It

Emily Wells / Truthdig Jul 29, 2017 To some, the attorney general’s new policies look like an effort to wrap more chain around people of color and the poor. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ajamu Baraka: A Renewed Peace Movement Is the Antidote to Misguided Black Politicians

By Glen Ford / Black Agenda Report Apr 22, 2017 The human rights activist and 2016 Green Party vice presidential candidate is leading the Black Alliance for Peace, a project against "war, repression and imperialism." Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Blaming Russia Helps Democratic Party’s Anti-Bernie Elites Maintain Power

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Apr 20, 2017 Rather than pursuing an independent investigation into the 2016 election, the Democratic establishment has used hyperbole to block Bernie Sanders and progressives from pulling away from Wall Street . Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Watch: Democratic National Committee Chooses Tom Perez as New Chair

Staff / Truthdig Feb 26, 2017 In his first move, the former labor secretary named rival Keith Ellison as his deputy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Did Establishment Democrats Nominate Tom Perez for Party Chair?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 26, 2017 According to journalist Glenn Greenwald, the move satisfies Israeli-American billionaire Haim Saban (pictured) and other party benefactors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ahead of Vote for DNC Chair, Ellison Calls the Trump-Impeachment Issue ‘Legitimate’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 23, 2017 Protecting the presidency is crucial, says Rep Keith Ellison, a key candidate for the leadership of the Democratic National Committee Protecting the presidency is crucial, says Rep . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Democratic National Committee Needs a Hero

Eileen Cronin / Truthdig Feb 23, 2017 The next DNC chair has an important job: protect the rights of citizens and stand up for the rule of law. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Campaign to Crush Muslim Civil Society Organizations in the U.S. Escalates

Staff / Truthdig Feb 16, 2017 Moves to suppress American Muslim groups so far haven't ignited the outraged protests inspired by President Trump’s travel ban. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Blaming Russia Is Irresistible to the Democrats

Paul Street / Truthdig Dec 23, 2016 The “Putin did it” narrative is not about keeping Donald Trump out of office (an impossibility). It’s about shaping the political and policy environment in coming months and years. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Sanders Supporter Charges Senior Michigan Democrat With Assault After Committee Meeting Dispute

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Dec 22, 2016 Reports that senior Michigan Democrats rigged the process for choosing electors of the new DNC chairman and threw Bernie Sanders supporters out of a party meeting suggest that Democratic elites will not allow Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison (pictured) to become the party's leader without a fight. Updated. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sorry, Garrison Keillor. Keith Ellison Could Have Beaten Trump, and Still Can (Video)

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Dec 14, 2016 The “Prairie Home Companion” creator, deep in depression over the advent of the Trump Gilded Age, blasts the idea of the prominent liberal congressman (pictured) becoming the Democratic National Committee chairman. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

How the Media Iced Out Bernie Sanders and Helped Donald Trump Win

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Dec 2, 2016 The Vermont senator has spent his life fighting for progressive causes. As the world braces for a Trump presidency, Sanders shows no signs of slowing down. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )