Trump Is Failing at the Business of Being President

By Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Jul 25, 2018 In all areas—from international and domestic policy to tax reform, from immigration to health care—a common theme has emerged: The president just can't do things competently. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

When It Comes to Visionary Peacemakers, Trump Is No Henry Wallace

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Jun 20, 2018 What the former vice president and Progressive Party presidential candidate advocated during the Cold War should be a benchmark for progressives judging our president today. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Its Agenda Stymied, the House Tea Party Fades

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jun 3, 2018 The Republican movement took Washington by storm eight years ago, but its failures show the limits of riding a campaign wave into the reality of governing. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Phony Democracy Lives in Darkness

Fangman Michael / Truthdig Mar 22, 2018 Paul Ryan's duplicitous pet project to cut Social Security is symptomatic of America's pathological political system. Don't fall for the scam. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Getting From Profits for a Few to Health Care for All

Scott Tucker / Truthdig Mar 19, 2018 Organizing people dedicated to change begins with a conversation among friends and comrades. Start small, and start now. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

For Trump’s Opponents, Electability Is the Key Principle

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Mar 19, 2018 Democrats are focused on pragmatism, so they can take hold of at least one house of Congress to provide a real check on the president's abuses. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Lots of Talk, Little Action on Curbing Health Care Costs

ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Mar 12, 2018 Congress' effort to stabilize the nation's insurance markets is faltering amid escalating demands by each party and erratic positions by President Trump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Oregon House OKs Health Care as a Right

ANDREW SELSKY / The Associated Press Feb 13, 2018 Approval by the state Senate would put a proposed constitutional amendment enshrining the right to health care on the ballot for Oregon voters in November. Uncertainties about how costs can be underwritten will remain. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The 20 Big Promises Trump Has Already Broken (Video)

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 4, 2018 Donald Trump's voters bought a lot of what he said during his campaign, but in his first year as president he's often done the opposite of what he assured Americans before taking office. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Community Health Centers Face Uncertain Future

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Feb 3, 2018 GOP lawmakers haven't guaranteed that the next spending bill—which they must approve by Thursday to avoid another government shutdown—will include money for the centers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump, Schumer Meet as GOP, Democrats Trade Pre-Shutdown Blame

ANDREW TAYLOR, ALAN FRAM, and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 19, 2018 As a government closure looms, the White House said the president would not leave for a planned weekend trip to Florida. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Washington Post Lied While Correcting President Trump’s 1,950 Lies

Lee Camp / Truthdig Jan 10, 2018 The way in which our mainstream media fact-checks Donald Trump is meant to deceive us. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )