Highlights of CNN’s Gun Control Town Hall (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2018 Sen. Marco Rubio, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel and NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch struggle to answer students and parents in the wake of last week's school shooting in Parkland, Fla. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Eight of Bernie Sanders’ Best Lines Against Ted Cruz

Dan Engelke / AlterNet Oct 19, 2017 During Wednesday's town hall, Cruz trotted out his tired and oft-debunked talking points about the benefits of trickle-down economics while Sanders forcefully explained how the GOP tax plan hurts the middle class. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kamala Harris to Co-Sponsor Bernie Sanders’ Medicare-for-All Bill

By Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Aug 31, 2017 A town hall crowd reportedly "roared and cheered" as Harris—who is viewed as a likely 2020 presidential candidate—made the announcement. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren on ‘Conservative’ Obamacare and Why ‘the Next Step is Single-Payer’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 27, 2017 In an interview, the Massachusetts senator explains how she's reaching out to Trump voters and why the Democratic Party needs to follow a more progressive agenda. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Rising Political Star Tulsi Gabbard Wins Some Local Love at Hawaii Town Hall (Video)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 21, 2017 More than 600 people showed up at Waiakea High School in Hilo to hear the Democratic congresswoman speak about homelessness, decriminalizing marijuana, health care, Syria, North Korea and other topics. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Resistance Against Darrell Issa Surfaces in Long-Overdue Town Hall

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig Mar 21, 2017 The Republican congressman from Southern California, whose district is trending blue, tries to show he's aligned with constituents on issues including immigration and health care. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Finds Common Ground in Trump Country

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Mar 15, 2017 In rural West Virginia, supporters of Donald Trump cheer the progressive senator's call for universal health care. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Young Turks on the Resistance Flooding Republican Town Halls (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Feb 23, 2017 Commentators Cenk Uygur and John Iadarola discuss how Donald Trump and Republicans are dealing with the backlash against their policies. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lawmakers Feel the Heat at Town Hall Meetings

Staff / Truthdig Feb 20, 2017 Overflow crowds and tough questions marked Saturday's congressional recess events around the country. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Lawmakers Feel the Heat as Resistance Ignites in Town Hall Meetings

Staff / Truthdig Feb 19, 2017 Overflow crowds and tough questions marked Saturday's congressional recess events around the country. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Gives Leadership Tips to Democrats Facing the Trump Era

Clara Romeo / Truthdig Jan 11, 2017 On some matters, such as Donald Trump’s future Supreme Court choices, the Vermont senator is less combative than some of his colleagues. On other issues, he digs in his heels. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )