American History for Truthdiggers: Bush II and the Birth of Forever War

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Aug 10, 2019 The 43rd president—besides leaving the domestic economy in ruins—bequeathed a disastrous foreign policy. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: The GOP Is a Profile in Cowardice

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Jul 19, 2019 The president has proven himself entirely unfit for office. If Republicans had an ounce of moral courage, they would be primarying him. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: We Know Exactly Who Gave Us Trump

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams May 24, 2019 The former reality show host's brand of authoritarianism may be new, but his norm-breaking presidency has been decades in the making. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: Ground the Boeing Jets Now

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Mar 13, 2019 Passengers should never have to board a plane wondering if they'll safely reach their destination. An open letter to Boeing executives. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

12 Congressional Hearings That Are Shamefully Overdue

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Feb 1, 2019 Political activist Ralph Nader calls on an empowered Democratic Party to launch a series of bold new investigations in the House. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: Democrats May Be Surrendering the Rule of Law

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Jan 18, 2019 Bill Barr's shadowy history should preclude him from serving as attorney general. Where is our political opposition when we need it most? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: Canada’s Health Care System Puts America’s to Shame

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Dec 26, 2018 Cost complexity is built into the structure of the Affordable Care Act. "Medicare for all" offers a simple, comprehensive solution. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Can a New Political Party Save America From Itself?

Paul Street / Truthdig Dec 11, 2018 Led by Bernie Sanders' former staffers, the Movement for a People’s Party aims to offer what Democrats never will: an authentic opposition. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: Congress Belongs to Corporate Autocrats

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Nov 29, 2018 In a new op-ed, the consumer rights advocate and former presidential candidate argues that the institution demands urgent reform. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Are We About to Face Our Gravest Constitutional Crisis?

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Nov 19, 2018 Trump has a few weeks left to fire Mueller and seize despotic power. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: Democrats Must Channel FDR and LBJ

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Oct 31, 2018 Trump's opposition needs a new rallying cry, and the consumer rights advocate and former presidential candidate has just the slogan. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Tim Cook’s Call for New Privacy Law Isn’t What It Seems

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Oct 24, 2018 During a conference in Brussels, the Apple exec inveighs against the "data-industrial complex." Just don't confuse him with Ralph Nader. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )