Tuesday’s Primaries: Murphy Sails Through in Connecticut, Sanders Wins in Vermont

The Associated Press Aug 14, 2018 Primaries held in four states—Vermont, Connecticut, Minnesota and Wisconsin—featured names like Bernie Sanders, Scott Walker and Tim Pawlenty, along with those of a number of newer contenders. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

As Primaries Begin, Voter-Roll Security Is a Cause for Concern

CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and SARAH ZIMMERMAN / The Associated Press Mar 18, 2018 Cybersecurity experts say it's crucial that states shore up vulnerabilities in election systems now, with midterm campaigns underway and the 2020 presidential election on the horizon. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Update: CNN Announces Donna Brazile’s Resignation in Light of New WikiLeaks Revelations

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Nov 1, 2016 The interim Democratic National Committee chairwoman came under scrutiny as new evidence points to abuses of power. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Heated Presidential Primary Lives On as Hillary Clinton Stumps for Debbie Wasserman Schultz

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Aug 10, 2016 The Democratic presidential nominee appeared beside the embattled congresswoman the same day Bernie Sanders urged supporters to donate to her progressive opponent, Tim Canova. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The DNC Email Leaks: The Gift That Keeps On Feeding Distrust

John Kiriakou / Truthdig Jul 28, 2016 The worst of the many offenses revealed in the latest WikiLeaks case is that Bernie Sanders was undemocratically deprived of fair play in the Democratic primary. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Agree on Donald Trump Threat; Not Ready to Endorse Other’s Vision

By Jon Queally / Common Dreams Jun 15, 2016 Although Clinton won the Washington, D.C., contest as primary season came to an official end Tuesday, neither her camp nor Sanders' shows much willingness to offer concessions to the other. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

California Election Tally May Be 3 Million Votes Shy

Staff / Truthdig Jun 10, 2016 Expected flood of mail-in ballots means final results may not be known for up to a month. And many voters reported election-day problems. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Claims Democratic Crown; Bernie Sanders Vows ‘the Struggle Continues’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 8, 2016 Tuesday, June 7, was one of the most momentous and turbulent days in recent American political history. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Live Blog: The Last ‘Super Tuesday’ Round of Presidential Primaries

Staff / Truthdig Jun 7, 2016 Voters headed to the polls in California, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota Take a look at the final results and watch Sanders' and Clinton's speeches Voters headed to the polls in California, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Nina Turner: ‘We’re Going All the Way to the Convention’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jun 7, 2016 The former state senator from Ohio spoke at a Bernie Sanders rally in San Francisco and urged his supporters to "fight on" after Tuesday's California primary. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

In California, Hillary Clinton’s Strategy Depends on Black Voters

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Jun 2, 2016 While African-Americans constitute less than 6 percent of the Golden State’s population, they can turn out at the polls in large numbers. While African-Americans constitute less than 6 percent of the Golden State’s population, they can turn out at the polls in large numbers. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

How the Internet Is Empowering the Grass Roots and Transforming Democracy

Staff / Truthdig Jun 2, 2016 While super PACs and superdelegates have been the focus of the public’s attention and frustration, an overlooked narrative is how eager people—especially the young—experience and participate in the political process in nontraditional ways. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )