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Opinion

The ‘No Kings’ Protests Were Historic. We Can’t Stop There

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jun 16, 2025 The protests highlighted the overwhelming popularity and the dire need for a massive, independent movement against Trumpism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Belief & Religion

What Pope Leo Means for Climate Action and Colonialism

Anita Hofschneider, Ayurella Horn-Muller / Grist May 20, 2025 Pope Francis made a strong moral case for addressing climate change and respecting Indigenous communities. Will Leo do the same? Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Interview

We Can Fight Trump Without Caving to Corporatists

Norman Solomon and Richard Eskow / Truthdig May 19, 2025 If Democrats want to mount a winning strategy against Trump, they need to recognize it's time to let progressives in, not push them away. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

TD Original

AOC ’28 Starts Now

Jeb Lund / Truthdig Jan 17, 2025 Forget failed party norms about campaign calendars. It’s time to get to work. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

Truthdig Earns Seven Prizes from LA Press Club

Staff / Truthdig Jun 26, 2023 It only took two months for us to garner awards from the LA Press Club. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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 )

Screen shot of CBS News' poll results after the last Democratic presidential debate

A Real Super Tuesday Calls for a Strong Progressive Media

Sonali Kolhatkar and Norman Solomon / Truthdig 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

Sunset on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

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 )