15 House Democrats Who Can’t Be Primaried Soon Enough

Norman Solomon, Sam McCann, Pia Gallegos and Jeff Cohen Jun 25, 2019 With "blue dogs" like these, who needs Republicans? If we're to challenge corporate interests, we must hold our representatives to account. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

Boy Scouts Could Be Hit With More Sex Abuse Claims

DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Apr 24, 2019 Settlements have already strained the organization's finances to the point that it has considered filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey Launches 2020 Bid

ELANA SCHOR / The Associated Press Feb 1, 2019 The ex-mayor of Newark with a compelling personal biography delivers a sweeping call of unity as he joins what's becoming a crowded field. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Did ‘The Sopranos’ Anticipate the Rise of Trump?

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Jan 16, 2019 "The Sopranos Sessions" co-author Matt Zoller Seitz examines the series' remarkable prescience and America's greater war on culture. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Recollections From Behind Bars: A Woman’s Tale

By Jamie Farthing Jan 8, 2019 Writer Jamie Farthing recounts a memorable meeting with a fellow inmate in a New Jersey prison. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Storm Sets Off Chaos on Roads, Anger at Officials

SHAWN MARSH / The Associated Press Nov 16, 2018 Governmental leaders are hit with a question from outraged drivers: How could a few inches of snow paralyze parts of the Northeast? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Eyes $100 Billion Handout to the 1 Percent

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Aug 31, 2018 Hours after freezing pay for 2 million federal employees, the president floats the idea of indexing capital gains to inflation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pope on Sex Abuse: We Showed No Care for the Children

Nicole Winfield / The Associated Press Aug 20, 2018 In a letter, the pontiff urges Catholics across the world to root out abuse and cover-ups. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

GOP, Democrats Dodge Disaster in California Primaries

STEVE PEOPLES and MICHAEL R. BLOOD / The Associated Press Jun 6, 2018 Republicans will get a shot at the governor's mansion in November's election, while Democrats avoid being shut out of House races in the state's "top two" open primary. Nationally, female candidates make gains. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Recall Denies Democrats a California Senate Supermajority

The Associated Press Jun 6, 2018 The California Democratic Party, which temporarily lost its supermajority in the state Senate in February when a lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct resigned, loses another seat. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

High Court Says States Can OK Sports Betting

JESSICA GRESKO and WAYNE PARRY / The Associated Press May 14, 2018 Despite opposition from the major sports leagues and the administration, the Supreme Court strikes down a law barring betting on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Screw U: The Illegal Business Practices of Trump University

Stephen Gilpin Feb 20, 2018 Soon after the author of "Trump U" started working for Donald Trump, he realized he was part of an appalling con game. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )