Trump Ends the War on Christmas! (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Dec 14, 2017 It is the high season for fighting back against the “War on Christmas,” a war that doesn’t seem to actually exist. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Alabama’s Lessons for the Democrats

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Dec 14, 2017 The party helped Doug Jones win through voter registration, grass-roots mobilization and the enormous get-out-the-vote effort in the African-American community. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Black Voters Vital to Doug Jones’ Victory in Alabama

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Dec 13, 2017 Many urge those celebrating the Democrat's win to do more to support and serve black Americans. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Difference Between Roy Moore and Extreme Muslim Fundamentalists

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Dec 13, 2017 The Trump wing of the Republican Party is now committed to a form of politics indistinguishable from Muslim fundamentalism. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Doug Jones Overcame Alabama’s Political DNA

Steve Rosenfeld / AlterNet Dec 13, 2017 The Democrat's win reveals that many Republicans want nothing to do with Trump and Bannon's politics. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrat Doug Jones Edges Roy Moore in Alabama Election

KIM CHANDLER and STEVE PEOPLES / The Associated Press Dec 12, 2017 The stunning outcome in the deep-red state narrows the GOP advantage in the U.S. Senate to 51-49. The result of the scandal-plagued race is seen as an embarrassment to President Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Welcome to the Party

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Roy Moore’s U.S. Senate Run Now in Voters’ Hands

By BILL BARROW and KIM CHANDLER / The Associated Press Dec 12, 2017 Voter turnout is considered key to the outcome of the race between Republican Moore, who has been fighting accusations of sexual misconduct, and Democrat Doug Jones. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Aided by Scandal, Democrats Fight Math and History in Alabama

Steve Peoples and Kim Chandler / The Associated Press Dec 10, 2017 Senate candidate Doug Jones seeks to energize a coalition of African-Americans and moderates, but how will voters react to accusations against Republican Roy Moore? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Mourn Al Franken’s Departure but See a 2018 Benefit

By ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Dec 8, 2017 Members say the way the party is handling the sexual misconduct issue will give it a valuable weapon in next year’s congressional elections. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Offers Full Support for Embattled Republican Roy Moore

Nancy Benac / The Associated Press Dec 4, 2017 In endorsing the Senate candidate, the president looks past sexual misconduct allegations against the Alabamian and argues that his vote is needed in Congress. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sting Operation Targets Washington Post in the Roy Moore Scandal

Emily Wells / Truthdig Nov 28, 2017 The newspaper reports a woman made a false rape charge against the Senate candidate in a plot to discredit his accusers and critics. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )