Politics

The Epstein Reckoning Hits the Campaign Trail

Grace Panetta / The 19th Sep 16, 2026 In key races from Arizona to North Carolina, Democrats are hammering Republicans for their votes on the Epstein files, records on cases of sexual abuse and connections to offenders. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Media

Is He a Jihadist? A Communist? Cartoonists Can’t Decide How to Smear El-Sayed

Hank Kennedy / FAIR Sep 8, 2026 Syndicated stereotypes, caricatures and slanders have a long history of showing up in the cartoons on the nation’s editorial pages. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

TD Column

Angie Nixon’s Not-So-Surprising Victory

Jeb Lund / Truthdig Aug 31, 2026 Alexander Vindman’s loss only shocked the same people who underestimated and memory-holed Andrew Gillum eight years ago. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

AOC for President — or the Senate?

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Aug 21, 2026 The case for focusing on Chuck Schumer in 2028. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Politics

Angie Nixon Notches Upset in Florida Senate Primary

Mel Leonor Barclay / The 19th Aug 19, 2026 Her victory is especially stunning given the state’s large Latino population, which for years has punished Democrats linked to the "socialist" label. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Politics

Bernie Sanders: El-Sayed’s Win the Most ‘Extraordinary Victory in Modern American Politics’

Ben Solis / Michigan Advance Aug 6, 2026 The Vermont independent also congratulated Donavan McKinney and Will Lawrence, whom he endorsed. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Opinion

The Electability Hustle

Luke Savage / Truthdig Aug 4, 2026 Centrist arguments about who is or isn't "electable" have always been about disciplining the Democratic base rather than actually winning elections. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Politics

In Michigan, AIPAC Faces Its Biggest Battle Yet

Michael Arria / Mondoweiss Aug 3, 2026 This week’s Michigan primary between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is a referendum on AIPAC’s influence within the Democratic Party. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Mitch McConnell Sympathy Cards

Steve Sack Jul 30, 2026 Dig deeper

TD Column

Abdul Al-Sayed and Wolverine Welfarism

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Jul 13, 2026 In Michigan’s intra-party slugfest, a majority of Democratic voters are refusing orders to follow the usual centrist script. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Politics

Who Will Replace Graham Platner — and How Will the Party Decide?

Eesha Pendharkar / Maine Morning Star Jul 8, 2026 Several Maine gubernatorial candidates, as well as former Platner rivals, have already expressed interest in replacing him. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Politics

‘Talafreakos’ Aim to Flip a Senate Seat in Texas

Eden Shamy / Texas Observer Jun 8, 2026 James Talarico has the political winds at his back as he faces off against a scandal-plagued Ken Paxton. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )