Media Slammed for Preemptively Crowning Hillary Clinton

By Jon Queally / Common Dreams Jun 8, 2016 "Shame on you AP! Superdelegates don't vote until the convention," tweeted documentary filmmaker Josh Fox. "Story of [Clinton nomination] is false and aims to suppress voters." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Choice Emerges

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Report: Ted Cruz Pre-emptively Picking Carly Fiorina as His Running Mate

Staff / Truthdig Apr 27, 2016 Watching the seemingly endless series of Republican debates this election season, one might wonder why so many candidates hung in there well past the point when it was clear they had no real chance of winning. Well, wonder no more. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Vote for Truthdig to Win Webby Award for Best Political Blog/Website

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Apr 6, 2016 It happened again, and we couldn't be more honored: Truthdig has been nominated in the "Political Blog/Websites" category for the 2016 Webby Awards. Vote for us, and help us win a People's Voice Webby. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

As Super Tuesday Progresses, Bernie Sanders Digs In for the Long Haul

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Mar 2, 2016 The Vermont senator's February fundraising hit more than $42 million, more than any other presidential candidate has raised in a single month so far in 2016. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Want Endless War? Love the U.S. Empire? Well, Hillary Clinton’s Your Choice

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Feb 2, 2016 If the candidate's foreign policy record is any guide, a Hillary Clinton presidency would perpetuate and bolster some of our most hateful national characteristics. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

To Make the Oscars More Diverse, Let’s Adopt Football’s Rooney Rule

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Jan 30, 2016 Voluntary steps to include more people of color and women should be a priority throughout the entire Hollywood system of moviemaking, from studios’ executive ranks to casting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Michael Bloomberg’s Possible Entry Into the Race for President Is No Surprise

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jan 26, 2016 Just what this presidential campaign needs: another know-it-all billionaire. Whip out your checkbook, Michael Bloomberg, and come on in. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ted Cruz, Not Donald Trump, Could Become the GOP’s Nominee

Staff / Truthdig Dec 14, 2015 Trump clearly has maintained his stranglehold on the media and certain swaths of the American population since he arrived, all bombast and swagger, on the 2016 election scene back in June. But according to The Washington Post's Chris Cillizza, Trump is actually not the one to watch—or beat. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Signs Republican Party Loyalty Oath

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Sep 4, 2015 "This is the best, quickest and easiest way to ensure victory for the Republicans," the GOP front-runner said. "In addition, I'm leading in every single poll." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Republican Nomination: Anyone Who Says Donald Trump Can’t Win Is in Deep Denial

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Aug 28, 2015 A new poll released Thursday gives Trump a 16-point lead over his nearest competitor, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson. Jeb Bush stood at a measly 7 percent. Yikes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama Ready to Nominate New VA Chief

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2014 Given what happened to the former secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki, whoever ends up filling his position has a tough row to hoe. If President Obama gets his way, former Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald will apparently be the next man for the job. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )