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 )

Bad Weather Moves into Eastern States; 5 Dead in South

REBECCA REYNOLDS YONKER / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2020 Extreme wind gusts, blowing snow and widespread flooding make traveling treacherous Friday. Dig deeper ( 4 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 )

Are Democrats Blowing Trump’s Impeachment?

Andrew O'Hehir / Salon Dec 6, 2019 Between their empty patriotism theater and dubious politics, Nancy Pelosi's fast-forwarded proceedings have been painful to watch. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Pete Buttigieg Isn’t Fooling Black America

Marc Steiner and Jaqueline Luqman / The Real News Network Dec 3, 2019 The 2020 hopeful recently spoke at Rev. William Barber's church in North Carolina, but he's done little to earn the congregation's trust. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Republicans Have a Dangerous New Scare Tactic

Robert Reich / Truthdig Nov 25, 2019 The GOP claims millions of voters are casting their ballots illegally to rig our elections. It's an odious myth that demands debunking. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Americans Can’t Decolonize Their Holidays Soon Enough

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Oct 10, 2019 Columbus Day is increasingly being replaced by a celebration of indigenous peoples and their central role in our history and in our future. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Holds N.C. House Seat but Shows Weakness in Suburbs

ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Sep 10, 2019 Dan Bishop narrowly beats centrist Democrat Dan McCready in a special election held after evidence of vote tampering voided 2018 balloting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hurricane Dorian Batters the Carolinas as It Pushes Northward

MEG KINNARD / The Associated Press Sep 5, 2019 Its 110-mph winds and storm-surge flooding causes havoc after sweeping past Florida and Georgia and leaving at least 20 dead in the Bahamas. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Trump Administration Owns the Surge in White Nationalist Violence

Jacqueline Luqman / The Real News Network Aug 20, 2019 Both the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued warnings about the far right. New reporting finds no one wanted to listen. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

What America Can Learn From Dick Gregory

Robert Lipsyte / TomDispatch Aug 8, 2019 The civil rights activist is among our nation's greatest satirists. And with Trump in office, his comedy has never been more timely. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

America Has Gulags in Its Own Backyard 

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 2, 2019 In a groundbreaking series, journalist Shoshana Walter reveals the work camps operating all over the country under the guise of rehab centers. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )