TD Column

Which Way, Democrats?

Conor Lynch / Truthdig May 26, 2026 It is time for the party to stop coddling “good” oligarchs while punching left and to reject the validity of the entire billionaire class. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Opinion

Overturning Citizens United Is Just the Start

Dean Baker / Beat the Press May 13, 2026 Even if we restrict the money rich people can spend on politics — directly or through super PACs — they can still take control of the media. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Opinion

For Top Dems, AIPAC Is a Box-Checking Exercise

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Apr 6, 2026 While distancing themselves from the powerful organization, most ‘28 presidential hopefuls are dodging profound questions about human rights and U.S. policy toward Israel. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Politics

Who’s the Biggest Money Behind the Throne?

Robert Reich / Substack Apr 3, 2026 The 2026 midterms are on track to set a new record for campaign spending by billionaires, deepening a doom loop of corruption. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Politics

Corporate Influence Is at the Heart of Political Polarization

Robert Reich / Substack Sep 26, 2025 While it might be easy to assign all blame on the current president, we wouldn't be here without the last 40 years of corporate political spending. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Super PAC Election

Christopher Weyant Jun 26, 2025 Dig deeper

TD Column

Andrew Cuomo’s Left Hook

Conor Lynch / Truthdig May 12, 2025 The former governor can be expected to punch left in New York’s mayoral primary, but will it be hard enough to derail the insurgent campaign of Zohran Mamdani? Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Couple In Bed

Christopher Weyant Nov 4, 2024 Dig deeper

Editorial Cartoons

Political Ads House of Horrors

Jeff Koterba Oct 24, 2024 Dig deeper

Politics

Big Money Takes Down Cori Bush

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Aug 7, 2024 Bush lost her primary to the AIPIAC-backed Wesley Bell after a massive influx in spending on his campaign. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

Crypto Is All-In on this Election Cycle

Freddy Brewster / The Lever Aug 1, 2024 The crypto industry is spending big this year's election to sway policy in their favor — and this is what they want. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Politics

How Rightwing Billionaires Use AIPAC’s Super PAC

Pete Tucker / FAIR Jun 13, 2024 The press continues to ignore the funding behind conservative donors’ preferred “pro-Israel” instrument for hijacking Democratic primaries. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )