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Warren Ends 2020 Presidential Bid After Super Tuesday Rout

WILL WEISSERT / The Associated Press Mar 5, 2020 Onetime front-runner who favors "structural change" is reportedly assessing between Biden and Sanders as to who will best uphold her agenda. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Man Who Made Socialism Cool Again

Jason Hannan / The Conversation Mar 5, 2020 Democratic socialism might just be about to have its moment in America, and it's thanks to none other than Sen. Bernie Sanders. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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A Real Super Tuesday Calls for a Strong Progressive Media

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig and Norman Solomon Feb 27, 2020 Here’s how to effectively counteract the forces of corporate capitalism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Progressives Will Stay Home for Michael Bloomberg

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Feb 18, 2020 If the former mayor of New York City secures the Democratic nomination, it will be a major blow to American democracy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Party’s Over

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Feb 12, 2020 Dig deeper

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Coalition of Green Groups Calls on Congress to Pass Pro-Labor PRO Act

By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Feb 5, 2020 The union-supporting legislation will go before the House on Thursday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at a campaign rally in Sioux City, IA, Sunday.

Bernie Sanders’ Political Revolution Is Long Overdue

Alan Minsky / Truthdig Jan 29, 2020 The entire Democratic field has vowed to defeat Donald Trump, but only the Vermont senator is offering a renewal of American democracy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Biden Won’t Say Whether Sanders Could Unify Democrats as Nominee

BILL BARROW / The Associated Press Jan 28, 2020 The former vice president's comments come amid rising tensions between the Democratic presidential race rivals. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Corporate Media Hates Progressives as Much as It Loves Capitalism

Julie Hollar / FAIR Dec 17, 2019 Mainstream newspapers are pulling out all the stops to chastise the left for supporting progressive policies. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why Are Democrats So Afraid of Medicare for All?

Jim Hightower / OtherWords Dec 16, 2019 A gaggle of don’t-rock-the-corporate-boat, fraidy-cat Democrats want progressives to back off big proposals, but they're not the only ones. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Buttigieg’s Progressive Early Backers Demand a Refund

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Dec 12, 2019 The mayor faces backlash over what many view as his disingenuous attacks on "Medicare for All" and universal tuition-free public college. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Nominating a Moderate Guarantees Trump’s Reelection

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 10, 2019 The former U.S. Labor Secretary explains his case for why Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren have the best chance of defeating Trump. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )