Corporate Democrats Aren’t Winning Any Swing Voters

Les Leopold / Common Dreams Feb 14, 2019 Conventional wisdom says the party should tack center, but mounting evidence suggests undecideds want a candidate willing to soak the rich. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Introduces Bold New Bill to Expand Social Security

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Feb 13, 2019 The Vermont senator pledges the legislation will allow senior citizens struggling economically to "live out their last years with dignity." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Beware the Moderate Democrat

Les Leopold / Common Dreams Feb 4, 2019 Donald Trump might look weak now, but a business-friendly opposition with no true voter base could ensure his reelection in 2020. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

This Is How Much the Republican Party Fears Democracy

JULIA CONLEY / Common Dreams Jan 31, 2019 The For the People Act would make it dramatically easier for Americans to vote. Mitch McConnell calls it a "power grab" by Democrats. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

There Are Only Two Democratic Hopefuls Wall Street Fears

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Jan 29, 2019 A new report suggests the financial industry is eager to be rid of Trump but wary of seeing a true progressive in the White House. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

MLK Holiday Offers Stage for Democratic 2020 Hopefuls

By ELANA SCHOR and MEG KINNARD / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Jan 21, 2019 The year that would have marked King's 90th birthday gives Democrats an opportunity to compare their views on race to those of Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Jumps Into 2020 Presidential Race

JUANA SUMMERS / The Associated Press Jan 15, 2019 The senator from New York, who joins a growing field of Democratic contenders, sets health care, schools and job training as priorities. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sanders Contrite as 2016 Aides Face Harassment Allegations

STEVE PEOPLES / The Associated Press Jan 3, 2019 In an interview with CNN, the Vermont senator and possible Democratic hopeful pledges to "do better" if he decides to run again in 2020. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

56 Protesters Opposing Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Arrested in D.C.

The Associated Press Sep 20, 2018 The protesters swarmed a number of Senate offices, including those of Sen. Charles Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Susan Collins, who is a key Republican swing vote. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Disappointed With ICE but Not Ready to Abolish It

Ilana Novick Aug 28, 2018 Even though only about 25 percent of Democrats in a poll want to fully get rid of the immigration law enforcement agency, 57 percent say they view ICE negatively. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Detaining Immigrant Kids Is Now a Billion-Dollar Industry

MARTHA MENDOZA AND LARRY FENN / The Associated Press Jul 12, 2018 Health and Human Services grants for shelters, foster care and other child welfare services for detained unaccompanied and separated children soared from $74.5 million in 2007 to $958 million in 2017. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders to Unveil Jobs Guarantee Plan

Emily Wells / Truthdig Apr 24, 2018 The plan would promise a job paying at least $15 an hour and health care benefits for every American worker. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )