Joe Biden Can’t Outrun His Record on Social Security

Alex Lawson / Independent Media Institute Jan 17, 2020 As a senator of Delaware, he repeatedly tried to freeze federal spending. Democrats would be suicidal to nominate him against Donald Trump. 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 )

The Republican Party Is as Guilty as Trump

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 23, 2019 Unless conservatives speak out vocally against the president, they are just as complicit in his wrongdoing as he is. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Even Millionaires Are Ashamed of Their Absurdly Low Tax Bills

Jim Hightower / Apr 25, 2019 The plutocratic ripoff is so shameful and un-American that a group of embarrassed rich people are calling for the GOP tax law's repeal. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Foxconn Wisconsin Exposed for the Scam It’s Been From the Start

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 30, 2019 After receiving billions in subsidies, the multinational acknowledges that factory jobs likely won't be returning to the Badger State. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Universal Basic Income Will Make Serfs of Us All

Valerie Vande Panne / Independent Media Institute Jan 15, 2019 The proposal has found support from progressives and conservatives alike. But spending more money can't solve capitalism's ills. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Paul Ryan’s Entire Career Was a Cash Grab for Billionaires

Peter Certo / OtherWords Dec 23, 2018 The outgoing House speaker is a villain, and no one will miss him. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Trump Administration Wants to Make It Harder to Access Food Stamps

Ilana Novick Dec 20, 2018 The Agriculture Department proposes adding tougher work requirements. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Facing Pressure, McConnell Agrees to Criminal Justice Vote

MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2018 Amid a push from the president and bipartisan support, the Senate majority leader allows the bill to overhaul sentencing laws to proceed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The GOP’s Plot to Destroy Our Democracy Is Coming Into View

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Dec 6, 2018 A brazen new power play in Wisconsin reveals the extent to which Republicans are willing to put party over country. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Michael Cohen Pleads Guilty to Lying to Congress

LARRY NEUMEISTER / The Associated Press Nov 29, 2018 The president's former attorney admits to making false statements about a Trump Tower project in Russia and more. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Complete Collapse of Congress as a Democratic Institution

Derek Willis / ProPublica, Paul Kane / The Washington Post Nov 5, 2018 Far from what our Founding Fathers envisioned, the legislative branch has become a junior partner to the executive, a new study finds. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )