Trump’s Stealth Attack on America’s Seniors

Diane Archer / Independent Media Institute Oct 7, 2019 A new executive order calling for "market-based" pricing will eviscerate traditional Medicare and steer the public to for-profit plans. 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 )

Senate Democrats Urge IRS to Focus on Big-Time Tax Cheats

Paul Kiel and Jesse Eisinger / ProPublica Mar 8, 2019 In a new letter, Elizabeth Warren, Dick Durbin and others call on the agency to use its limited resources on major financial crimes. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

When Did Mark Zuckerberg Learn Facebook Targeted Children?

Nathan Halverson / Reveal Feb 12, 2019 In a new letter, Sens. Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal accuse the CEO of "putting profits ahead of [his] users' financial wellbeing." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Critics Blast FBI’s Kavanaugh Investigation as Utter Farce

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Oct 4, 2018 Less than a week into the probe, it's become increasingly clear the White House is determined to protect the Trump nominee at all costs. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Republicans Brush Aside Democrats’ Effort to Delay Kavanaugh Vote

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Sep 13, 2018 Despite sharp criticism about the lack of documents and time, Senate panel Chairman Chuck Grassley sticks with a schedule that could see President Trump's Supreme Court nominee confirmed by Oct. 1. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Administration Was Warned on Dangers of Family Separations

ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Jul 31, 2018 As immigration policies were developed under Donald Trump, Health and Human Services workers red-flagged "any policy which would result in family separation due to concerns we had about the best interests of the child," the Senate Judiciary Committee is told. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cardin’s Anti-Russia Views Make Him a Fitting Foe for Manning

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jan 15, 2018 The Maryland senator—facing a primary contest with the whistleblower—is one of the loudest and most prominent voices calling for hostility toward Russia and deserves to be challenged. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Debunking the Canard of Kremlin-Generated Social Media Election Hacking

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jan 3, 2018 Russiagate may be great for ratings and fame, but the propaganda doesn’t help journalism, democracy or the fight for world peace. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Introduces Medicare for All Act (Video)

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 13, 2017 The Vermont senator, joined by Democratic co-sponsors, shares details of his widely anticipated health care proposal on Facebook. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Senator, the Problem of Saudi Arabia Is Much, Much More Than Lack of Equality

By Stanley Heller Mar 30, 2016 Stanley Heller, executive director of the Middle East Crisis Committee, emphasizes in a letter to Sen. Richard Blumenthal that human rights violations in the kingdom run deep. They include "[beheading] people and [crucifying] them for non-crimes such as witchcraft, apostasy and defiance or criticism of the king." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Calling Out Sen. Blumenthal on Iran

By Stanley Heller May 6, 2015 Stanley Heller of the Middle East Crisis Committee responds to a legislative critic of the Obama-backed deal on Iran’s nuclear development. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )