What’s Driving Democrats’ ‘Bernie-or-Bust’ Freakout

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Feb 11, 2020 They’ll claim they’re concerned about uniting the party, but many are afraid they’ll be out of a job if the Vermont senator prevails.  Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Inside the Anti-War Veterans Movement That Wants Trump Impeached (Photo Essay)

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Sanford Suspends GOP Presidential Primary Challenge to Trump

HUNTER WOODALL / The Associated Press Nov 12, 2019 The former South Carolina governor and congressman says the focus on impeachment has made it difficult for his campaign to gain traction. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Veterans Protest Trump and America’s Endless War Machine

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Nov 11, 2019 Truthdig is embedded in the anti-war veterans' demonstrations as President Trump kicks off the 100th New York City Veterans Day Parade. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What Have We Done to Deserve Meghan McCain?

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Apr 30, 2019 A fixture on the morning shows, the know-nothing heiress and “pundit” embodies the worst pathologies of our feckless political press. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Were Recent Nationwide Protests Pro-Immigrant or Anti-Trump?

Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers / Popular Resistance Jul 2, 2018 Demonstrations organized by non-immigrant protesters are reminiscent of the immense anti-war protests that took place during the George W. Bush presidency. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Mitt Romney and Donald Trump? ‘It’s Really Complicated’

STEVE PEOPLES and LINDSAY WHITEHURST /The Associated Press Jun 10, 2018 Perhaps no Republican leader demonstrates the transformation of the modern-day party better than Romney. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Thinking Out Loud

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Navigating the Trump Crisis: Both ‘Anti-Trump’ and ‘Give Him a Chance’ Are Wrong

By Sam Husseini Nov 22, 2016 Progressives must go beyond protesting Donald Trump's election or waiting to see what he does. Bernie Sanders has it right: We need a left-right coalition. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Progressives Can Get Through the Next Four Years by Organizing

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Nov 13, 2016 Democratic Party activism is the only effective vehicle we have to oppose Donald Trump on the national stage -- but other kinds of organizing are also important Here are some suggestions about what to do Democratic Party activism is the only effective vehicle we have to oppose Donald Trump on the national stage—but other kinds of organizing are also important . Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Dump Trump

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Independent Presidential Candidate Evan McMullin: ‘I Believe I Can Win’

Staff / Truthdig Aug 11, 2016 McMullin, a former CIA officer and congressional policy director, explains his stance on same-sex marriage, foreign policy and the economy. McMullin, a former CIA officer and congressional policy director, explains his stance on same-sex marriage, foreign policy and the economy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )