Robert Reich: Bernie Sanders Is Not George McGovern

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 28, 2020 Democrats convinced that the Vermont senator would lose to Donald Trump vastly underestimate the risk of nominating a so-called moderate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Joe Biden Can’t Outrun His Record on Social Security

Alex Lawson / Independent Media Institute Jan 17, 2020 As a senator of Delaware, he repeatedly tried to freeze federal spending. Democrats would be suicidal to nominate him against Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

America Is a Democracy in Name Only

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jan 3, 2020 More than a century after women gained the right to vote, Republicans threaten to disenfranchise millions of Americans across the country. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Decade Republicans Hijacked American Democracy

David Daley / Salon Dec 31, 2019 In our broken political system, majorities often can't translate the will of the people into action. Gerrymandering helps explain why. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Trump Has One Glaring Weakness

Robert Reich / Truthdig Dec 24, 2019 The president plans to run again as a populist, but his failure to improve the lives of working Americans grows clearer by the day. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Britain’s Grim Lesson for America

Andrew O'Hehir / Salon Dec 13, 2019 The Tories' win reminds us that we can be on the right side of history and still find ourselves on the wrong side of electoral arithmetic. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The New York Times Won’t Stop Pushing Democrats Right

Julie Hollar / FAIR Nov 14, 2019 A recent piece urging the party to pursue a "political middle ground" relies on recycled polling. It's part of a much larger pattern. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Companies Are Taking Drastic Measures to Avoid Trump’s Tariffs

Lydia DePillis / ProPublica Sep 24, 2019 The president's trade wars have taken a steep toll on American industry. One Michigan manufacturer has called it "a no-win situation." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Are Democrats Blowing It All Over Again?

Jeff Cohen / Truthdig Sep 24, 2019 Joe Biden's approach to politics is long past its expiration date. Nominating him would all but guarantee Donald Trump a second term. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

America’s Water Crisis Goes Way Beyond Flint

Marc Steiner / The Real News Network Aug 26, 2019 Lead poisoning has become a health emergency in poor and working class communities across the country, warns activist Charles Jackson. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Maxine Waters Puts Corporate Democrats to Shame

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Aug 9, 2019 The California congresswoman has earned criticism from conservative lawmakers for refusing to raise money for the party from Wall Street. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Michigan Rep. Justin Amash Quitting Republican Party

The Associated Press Jul 4, 2019 The only GOP Congress member to call for impeachment proceedings against President Trump says he is "frightened" by partisan politics. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )