The Democratic Party Lost Its Soul. It’s Time to Win It Back.

By Robert Reich / RobertReich.org Nov 28, 2016 Who will become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee? This leadership contest has significant implications for the future of American politics. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Assembling Team of ‘Swamp Creatures,’ Says Democratic Lawmaker Keith Ellison

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Nov 21, 2016 The progressive congressman said it's clear the president-elect is "not doing what he's said he's gonna do for average working Americans." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

In Wake of Donald Trump’s Victory, Progressives Urge a Democratic Party Overhaul

By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Nov 14, 2016 Many want sweeping changes throughout the party's leadership, installing new officials who represent grass-roots, not corporate, interests. Keith Ellison, pictured, could soon be one of them: The Minnesota representative is being pushed to head the Democratic National Committee. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison Emerges as Progressive Antidote to Trump

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Nov 12, 2016 Led by Bernie Sanders, liberal Democrats are pressing for the first Muslim elected to Congress to take the reins of the Democratic National Committee. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rep. Keith Ellison Calls for Creating and Maintaining Positive Relationships With Muslims in America

Staff / Truthdig Mar 31, 2016 Most of the terror attacks in the U.S. have been carried out by non-Muslims, the Minnesota legislator points out. He adds that many potential atrocities have been averted by a community that counts him as a member. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Despite the Sad State of American Politics, Rep. Raul Grijalva Is Optimistic—Here’s Why

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig May 9, 2014 These days it's easy to be jaded by our political system. So why does Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva have a positive outlook? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Americans Suffer While Finance Tax Waits for Congress’ Attention

By Thomas Hedges, Center for Study of Responsive Law Apr 25, 2013 The Financial Transaction Tax, or Robin Hood Tax, would generate more than $300 billion a year in revenue, thereby doing away with the need for the sequester currently forcing across-the-board budget cuts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Legislators and Activists Mount Opposition to Citizens United

Staff / Truthdig Apr 21, 2012 Good news for democracy: Lawmakers at all levels of government met with activists on Capitol Hill this week to sign a "Declaration for Democracy" in support of the effort to overturn the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )