Is Pete Buttigieg the Future of the Democratic Party?

Kathie Bozanich / Truthdig Mar 26, 2019 The progressive mayor from South Bend has surged to third place in a new Iowa poll, riding a wave of support from 18- to 29-year-olds. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

4 Reasons Corporate Media Refuse to Talk About What Matters

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute  Jan 10, 2019 The end of the Fairness Doctrine and rise of reality TV have ushered in a frightening era of news coverage. Our press must do much better. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Democratic National Committee Needs a Hero

Eileen Cronin / Truthdig Feb 23, 2017 The next DNC chair has an important job: protect the rights of citizens and stand up for the rule of law. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Toughest Liberal in the House Is Retiring, Worries About ‘Dark Money’

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jan 16, 2014 Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., hails from a time when liberals didn't apologize for trying to make the country fairer and notes that he won his first race on the basis of only two promises: "to end the Vietnam War and to enact single-payer health care." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ron Paul Denounces NRA Gun Plan, the Top 10 Media Stories of 2012, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 25, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the late Sen. Daniel Inouye's last political wish and the worst pundit predictions of this year. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Romney the Reluctant Presidential Candidate, Another Kennedy Weighs Senate Run, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 24, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Newark, NJ, Mayor Cory Booker's personal connection with gun violence and the surprising information revealed by the FBI's internal records on the Occupy movement A look at the day's political happenings, including Newark, N, Mayor Cory Booker's personal connection with gun violence and surprising information revealed by the FBI's internal records on the Occupy movement . Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Recap: Democratic National Convention Day 1

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 5, 2012 Highlights of the first day of the Democratic National Convention, including speeches by first lady Michelle Obama and keynote speaker Julian Castro, plus a video tribute to Ted Kennedy that included a not-so-subtle swipe at Mitt Romney. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Another Kennedy Mulls a Run for Congress

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2012 Rep. Barney Frank may be leaving the Capitol soon, but a member of the nation's most famous political clan could succeed him in the House of Representatives. Enter Joseph Kennedy III, stage left. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jimmy Carter Blames Lack of Health Care on Ted Kennedy

Staff / Truthdig Sep 17, 2010 It's not polite to speak ill of the dead, but Jimmy Carter is still harboring a grudge from his health care showdown with Ted Kennedy. Asked about his use of the words "irresponsible and abusive" to describe the Senate lion, the former president said Kennedy opposed his health care proposal out of spite. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Wind Farmers Head Out to Sea

Staff / Truthdig Apr 29, 2010 You’ve heard of offshore oil drilling, how about offshore wind farming? The first offshore wind project has been approved to be built five miles off the Massachusetts coast over the objections of Cape Cod residents and vacationers who worry it might disturb their view. The $1 billion project could power 400,000 houses. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Go Bragh: President Remembers Kennedy on St. Patrick’s Day

Staff / Truthdig Mar 17, 2010 President Barack Obama celebrated St Patrick's Day with the GOP's favorite Democrat, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and assorted revelers at Wednesday's Friends of Ireland luncheon, where he noted the "heavy absence" of the late Sen Ted Kennedy, who Obama believes (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rep. Patrick Kennedy Says He Won’t Run for Re-Election

Staff / Truthdig Feb 12, 2010 Rhode Island Rep. Patrick Kennedy, son of the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, announced in a video released late Thursday that he won't be seeking re-election this year. Kennedy doesn't address the reasons for his decision in his vague video, but he signals his gratitude to the people of Rhode Island and folds in a nice tribute to his dad while he's at it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )