Opinion

New Hampshire Results Leave Progressives Up Against the Wall

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jan 24, 2024 After years of Democratic deference to Biden, the country faces a dystopian election. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Politics

Biden’s Challengers on Foreign Policy

RS Staff / Responsible Statecraft Nov 24, 2023 The Quincy Institute asked, and these left-flank presidential candidates responded on how they would change America’s approach to the world. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )

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All Politics Are Spiritual: An Interview with Marianne Williamson 

Alexander Zaitchik / Truthdig Jun 28, 2023 "Whether the DNC is ready to admit it or not," the two-time candidate says, " ...the rumblings underneath the surface shall not be silenced." Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

The Failure to Deliver Reparations

Sabrina Alli / Los Angeles Review of Books Jan 26, 2020 As the case for reparations gains momentum, Katherine Franke’s “Repair” reminds us of when they were almost made possible. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Democratic Debate: Top 2020 Contenders Finally on Same Stage

BILL BARROW / The Associated Press Sep 12, 2019 Seven of the 10 candidates who will debate are under pressure to prove they're still in the race to take on the president. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Your Complete Guide to California’s Most Important Congressional Race

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jun 3, 2014 If you're voting in Tuesday's primary, or you want to know more about the significance of one of the most important contests this term, read this. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Spying a Difference Among Democrats in ‘Silicon Beach’ Congressional Race

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig May 31, 2014 To evaluate contenders for Rep Henry Waxman's seat, I looked at an issue that is central to American life today: domestic spying by the federal government Henry Waxman's seat, I took an issue central to American life today: domestic spying by the federal government. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

California Gold Rush: The Race for the Hottest Job in Congress

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig May 27, 2014 California's 33rd Congressional istrict is home to some of the Democrats' wealthiest donors and one of the party's most progressive leaders. No fewer than 17 candidates are running to pick up the keys to the treasure chest, but is any a worthy heir?California's 33rd Congressional District is home to some of the Democrats' wealthiest donors and one of the party's most progressive leaders. No fewer than 17 candidates are running to pick up the keys to the treasure chest, but is any a worthy heir? Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Internet Is Great and It’s Awful

Staff / Truthdig Mar 28, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: A new documentary shows the genius and tragedy of Aaron Swartz, Hobby Lobby v. Women, the race to replace Rep. Henry Waxman is on, and we look at the surprising locale of the most segregated schools in America. Dig deeper

Aaron Swartz: The Internet’s Own Boy

Staff / Truthdig Mar 28, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: A new documentary shows the genius and tragedy of Aaron Swartz, Hobby Lobby v. Women, the race to replace Rep. Henry Waxman is on, and we look at the surprising locale of the most segregated schools in America. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )