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 / Truthdig and Mr. Fish 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 )

The Rats Revolt

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Oct 17, 2018 In a new book by Ralph Nader, the people take back power from the elite. Yes, it's a fable, but we will survive only if it becomes reality. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: We Can’t Let Kavanaugh’s Confirmation Go

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Oct 11, 2018 The Supreme Court is now dominated by corporate supremacists. Only a watch group—lean and sharp—can hold them to account. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: Advertising Is Destroying the Internet

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Oct 5, 2018 The web was once considered a less commercial medium. Today, consumers are inundated with targeted pop-ups, comments and more. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The U.S. Is Being Sleepwalked Into War With Iran

Ralph Nader / Nader.org May 10, 2018 You’d think that the Israeli government couldn’t play Uncle Sam a sucker to fight yet another war, but three warmongers are driving U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )