The Left Simply Can’t Trust House Democrats

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Nov 25, 2019 The party's leadership has agreed to an extension of the odious Patriot Act. Progressives have an obligation to speak up and fight back. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Nancy Pelosi Is Not on Your Side

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Jul 10, 2019 The House Speaker increasingly appears more eager to hold the progressives in her caucus to account than the president and his cabinet. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Calls for Vote to Override Trump Veto on Yemen

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Apr 23, 2019 In a powerful new letter, the 2020 presidential hopeful urges his colleagues in the Senate to reassert their congressional authority. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The ‘Pelosi Problem’ Runs Deep

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Nov 15, 2018 Progressives should recognize the likely House speaker as a symptom of a calcified party hierarchy that is beginning to lose its grip. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Introduce Bill to Abolish ICE

The Associated Press Jul 12, 2018 The bill from Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan, a Democratic leader of the progressive caucus, would give Congress a year to develop a more "humane immigration enforcement system." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Restless Democratic Newcomers Bringing Change to Congress

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jul 1, 2018 Ready or not, change is coming to the House Democrats. Across the country, a new generation is making its way to Washington. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Head of National Nurses United Encourages Bernie Sanders to Start a People’s Party

By Medea Benjamin Jun 13, 2017 The nurses in RoseAnn DeMoro's union are heavyweights in the progressive world. Can she get her organization to back a new party and leverage that to get other institutions on board? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Surveillance State Repeal Bill Gets Bipartisan Support

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 7, 2015 Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., is sponsoring the proposed law with the help of five other House members, including Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. When Congress returns from recess next week, Pocan plans to present the bill in an effort to repeal parts of the Patriot Act. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )