An Electoral Strategy for National Renewal

John Rachel / Truthdig Apr 19, 2018 A nationwide campaign is urging candidates to sign a contract containing 11 progressive initiatives, characterized as actions desired by the American people. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Jill Stein, Tim Canova and Chase Iron Eyes Trace the Path Forward for Progressives

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Jan 23, 2017 At Saturday's Inaugurate the Resistance event in Washington, D.C., the 2016 presidential candidate, the American Indian activist and the law professor discussed nonviolent action and the importance of grass-roots movements. Dig deeper ( 30 Min. Read )

The Best Truthdiggers of 2016: Risk-Takers Are Honored for Challenging the Status Quo

Staff / Truthdig Dec 31, 2016 From politicians who went against the grain to activists who risked their lives for a cause, our most popular Truthdiggers serve as a reminder to stand up for justice in the face of adversity. (Pictured here, David Archambault II, tribal chairman of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota and a leader in the Dakota Access pipeline fight.) Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

DNC Establishment Darling Debbie Wasserman Schultz Defeats Progressive Challenger Tim Canova

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Aug 31, 2016 But "the very fact that this race was competitive sent a powerful message to the corrupt political establishment," said a representative of a grass-roots anti-corruption group. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Tim Canova Debate Fracking, Israel, Marijuana and More (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Aug 21, 2016 The former head of the Democratic National Committee and her challenger in Florida's 23rd District primary clash in an illuminating debate broadcast by a Miami TV station. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s Primary Challenger Claims She Illegally Used DNC Resources Against Him

Staff / Truthdig Aug 20, 2016 Tim Canova explains why he complained to the Federal Election Commission over information found in DNC emails and says Depression-era types of public investment could bring general prosperity to Americans. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )

Live at Truthdig: What Can America Learn From California?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 19, 2016 Truthdig sat down with special guest Narda Zacchino and discussed what the once "failed state" of California can teach the rest of the United States. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Heated Presidential Primary Lives On as Hillary Clinton Stumps for Debbie Wasserman Schultz

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Aug 10, 2016 The Democratic presidential nominee appeared beside the embattled congresswoman the same day Bernie Sanders urged supporters to donate to her progressive opponent, Tim Canova. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tim Canova on Bernie Sanders’ Endorsement, Challenging Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 25, 2016 Schultz, the Democratic National Committee chairwoman, has not faced a significant challenge to her Florida congressional seat since she arrived on Capitol Hill in 2005. But Canova has already changed that. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Endorses DNC Chairwoman’s Progressive Challenger

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams May 23, 2016 In his endorsement of Tim Canova for Congress, Sanders also said that Wasserman Schultz "would not be reappointed chair of the DNC" if he were elected president. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Progressives Nationwide Seek to Take Bernie Sanders’ ‘Political Revolution’ Into Congress

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 5, 2016 Zephyr Teachout of New York, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Lucy Flores of Nevada want to take on Wall Street, big oil and the military-industrial complex—and they're all mounting bids for Congress. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Progressive Congressional Candidate Tim Canova

BLANK Feb 1, 2016 This reform-minded lawyer and law professor with a history of progressive advocacy is answering Bernie Sanders' call for a political revolution by challenging Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida for her congressional seat. Here, Truthdig interviews him, and we like what he has to say. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )