Feds to Let States Tap Opioid Funds for Meth, Cocaine Surge

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR / The Associated Press Jan 21, 2020 Pressed by constituents and state officials, lawmakers of both parties agree to broaden the scope of a $1.5 billion grant program. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Leads in New Post-Debate National Poll

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Jan 17, 2020 Amid a series of endorsements in key primary states, the Vermont senator pulls ahead of Joe Biden for the first time this election cycle. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

No One Is Dismissing Bernie Sanders’ Chances Now

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 26, 2019 A spate of recent polls has even the skeptics admitting that the Vermont senator is well-positioned to get the Democratic nomination. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Buttigieg Campaign Accused of ‘Brazen’ Influence Peddling

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 23, 2019 An email uncovered by Axios shows a top fundraiser offering exclusive access to the South Bend, Ind., mayor in exchange for donations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Corporate Media Can’t Understand Why Voters Don’t Like Buttigieg

Joshua Cho / FAIR Dec 16, 2019 The political press is ready to crown the moderate mayor from South Bend, Ind., the next Democratic nominee. There's just one problem. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Sanders and Omar Lead Largest Rally in New Hampshire for 2020 Vote

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Dec 15, 2019 "We're proud to be radical," Omar tells the enthusiastic crowd. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Long-Lived Storm Clobbers Eastern U.S.

MARY ESCH / The Associated Press Dec 2, 2019 Scools and offices close as an estimated 10 to 20 inches of snow accumulate from Pennsylvania to Maine. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Surges in Latest Polls

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Nov 27, 2019 New findings indicate that the Vermont senator has pulled ahead in New Hampshire and is closing the gap between him and Joe Biden nationally. Dig deeper ( 4 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 )

Joe Biden Must Be Stopped

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Sep 9, 2019 The former vice president appears incapable of self-criticism. Running him against Trump would be an incredibly dangerous proposition. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Eyes Mental Institutions as Answer to Gun Violence

By KEVIN FREKING / The Associated Press Aug 30, 2019 Experts warn the president's reported plan will do little to save lives and reflects outdated thinking on the treatment of mental illness. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democracy Watchdog Warns FEC Is Courting ‘Disaster’

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Aug 28, 2019 Experts caution that without a quorum, the federal commission is ill-equipped to handle perhaps the most expensive election in history. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )