The Democrats’ Class War

David Sirota / Truthdig Feb 8, 2008 For all the hype about generational and gender wars in the 2008 Democratic presidential primary, we have a class war on our hands. And incredibly, corporate America's preferred candidate is winning the poorer "us" versus the wealthier "them." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kucinich Names Obama the Best of the Rest

Staff / Truthdig Jan 2, 2008 Dennis Kucinich is encouraging his supporters to caucus for Barack Obama if he, Kucinich, fails to meet the minimum threshold of support. Iowa Democrats are allowed to re-caucus if their preferred candidate doesn't perform above a certain level, usually 15 percent. Ralph Nader, meanwhile, disclosed that he prefers John Edwards. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Iowa Will Make or Break Edwards

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 4, 2007 The former senator knows his fate hinges on a strong showing in the coming caucuses and that he will be out of the race if he runs third. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A ‘Third Way’ for Liberals and Conservative Christians

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Oct 9, 2007 You know the religious right is in trouble when some of its leaders threaten to bolt the Republican Party if it nominates a candidate who supports abortion rights. But the well-publicized warning directed against Rudy Giuliani earlier this month is decidedly not the most important sign that religious conservatives are facing the disintegration of their movement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Leadership Vacuum Leaves the Electorate Pissy

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 3, 2007 The nation is unhappy over Washington's many flops, and the failure of the immigration bill is the latest result of the voters' crankiness. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Air American History

Staff / Truthdig Jun 14, 2007 Air America, the progressive radio network, celebrates its relaunch with a look back on the good and the bad, plus a preview of what's to come and a shout-out from Bill Clinton. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Let’s Grow Up, Progressives!

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig May 25, 2007 The veteran political observer argues that the Democrats' retreat on the war spending bill is but a temporary setback in a much longer struggle they are sure to win, if only opponents of the war are patient, determined and ready for the next fight. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats’ Faustian Bargain

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig May 20, 2007 In their mad race for money, the front-running Democratic presidential candidates might be selling themselves to the devil. That is, in words more familiar to political debate, they might be delivering themselves into the hands of rich and powerful opponents of progressive policies. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The French Bellwether

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig May 8, 2007 Is Europe moving right? Is the democratic left in trouble? The decisive victory of Nicolas Sarkozy over Socialist Segolene Royal in France's presidential elections on Sunday was the most recent example of the battering that moderate-left parties are taking from the forces of globalization and discontent over immigration. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Arianna Debunks Smear Against Progressive Blogs

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2007 Arrianna Huffington responds to the suggestion that progressives on the Internet are disproportionately hostile and nasty. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Blink Tanks’ Fight for Habeas Corpus

Staff / Truthdig Jan 17, 2007 Read about how "blink tanks" (i.e. progressive blogs and websites) are taking the lead in pushing back against Bush's democracy-busting Military Commissions Act. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

2006 MVPs: Most Valuable Progressives

Staff / Truthdig Jan 1, 2007 The Nation's John Nichols singles out those progressives he feels deserve special recognition for their work in 2006, including Russ Feingold (above) and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )