Class: The Little Word the Elites Want You to Forget

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Mar 2, 2020 Our oligarchic rulers are determined to ban all discussion of class warfare, which is why they are trying to block the nomination of Sanders. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Democrats Are Ready to Blow Up the Party to Stop Sanders

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Feb 27, 2020 Superdelegates are openly plotting to deny Bernie Sanders the nomination. If they succeed, they risk reelecting Donald Trump and worse. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Democratic Establishment Is Terrified of a Biden Loss

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Oct 22, 2019 So much so, they’re pushing other candidates to run. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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 )

McConnell Resists Pressure to Address Gun Violence

LISA MASCARO and MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Aug 7, 2019 The president is calling for an expansion of background checks for gun sales, but the Senate leader knows such ideas have little GOP support. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Panel Casts Skeptical Eye on Facebook’s Digital Currency Plan

MARCY GORDON / The Associated Press Jul 16, 2019 An official with the social network pledges to work with regulators to achieve a system that protects the privacy of users' data. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

GM to Lay Off Thousands and Close 4 U.S. Plants

TOM KRISHER / The Associated Press Nov 26, 2018 In response to the news, Trump says the administration and lawmakers are exerting "a lot of pressure" on the auto maker. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

New Banking Bill Could Lead to More Housing Discrimination

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Mar 13, 2018 Tim Kaine, Mark Warner and 10 other Democratic senators are backing Republican reform legislation that helps Wall Street and hurts Main Street. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Approves Trump’s Pick to Head the Fed

MARTIN CRUTSINGER / The Associated Press Jan 23, 2018 Sen. Elizabeth Warren voices concern that Jerome Powell, as head of the central bank, “will roll back critical rules that help guard against another financial crisis.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Suspends Rules as Finance Committee Approves Nominees Without Democrats

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Feb 2, 2017 Democrats also boycotted Wednesday's committee vote on EPA nominee Scott Pruitt. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Blaming Russia Is Irresistible to the Democrats

Paul Street / Truthdig Dec 23, 2016 The “Putin did it” narrative is not about keeping Donald Trump out of office (an impossibility). It’s about shaping the political and policy environment in coming months and years. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Skewers Wells Fargo CEO, Accusing Him of Greed and ‘Gutless Leadership’ (Video)

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Sep 21, 2016 "You should resign, you should give back the money you took while this scam was going on and you should be criminally investigated by both the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )