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 )

Jill Stein: ‘The Experience of Democracy’ Is More Important Than Being a Career Politician

Staff / Truthdig Sep 1, 2016 The Green Party presidential nominee met with Truthdig staff to talk about how the mainstream media has (and hasn't) covered her campaign, her qualifications for the nation's highest office and the controversy over her running mate's "Uncle Tom" comment aimed at President Obama. Transcript added.The Green Party presidential nominee met with Truthdig staff to talk about how the mainstream media has (and hasn't) covered her campaign, her qualifications for the nation's highest office and the controversy over her running mate's "Uncle Tom" comment aimed at President Obama. Dig deeper ( 29 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Bernie Sanders Responds to ‘SNL’ Hillary Clinton Parody

Staff / Truthdig Mar 15, 2016 Sanders' reaction on Sunday night's MSNBC town hall broadcast to a "Saturday Night Live" clip spoofing Hillary Clinton has almost drawn more attention than the original viral sketch. Will Hillary get the joke? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

At Town Hall and in Campaign Filings, Clinton’s Cozy Wall Street Ties Are on Display

By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Feb 5, 2016 Hillary Clinton defends her whopping speaking fees from Goldman Sachs by saying, "That's what they offered." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Bernie Sanders Inveighs Against Wall Street in Major Address on Economic Policy Proposals

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2016 At Town Hall in Mmidtown Manhattan on Tuesday, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders gave his most stirring speech yet in defense of the American people, their institutions and their future in the fight against the greed and self-interest of the private interests headquartered at Wall Street.At Town Hall in midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders gave his most stirring speech yet in defense of the American people, their institutions and their future in the fight against the greed and self-interest of the private interests headquartered at Wall Street. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

No Way to Treat a Senator

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Apr 14, 2010 There is something weird going on in the Republican Party when Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn is the voice of reason. There is something dangerous going on in the Republican Party when he is vilified for it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Putin’s Not Going Anywhere Anytime Soon

Staff / Truthdig Dec 4, 2009 Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has found a way to stay in power this long, and, as he told his fellow countrymen and -women Thursday, retirement will not be high on his priority list anytime soon. In fact, he could be eyeing another run for the presidency in 2012. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Good Old Days

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Distorting the Voice of the People

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Sep 3, 2009 There is an overwhelming case that the electronic media went out of their way to cover the screamers and ignored the majority of calm Americans interested in health care reform. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Colbert Report’: Who’s the Jesus-est?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 22, 2009 Boy, Stephen Colbert got a lot accomplished on "The Colbert Report" this past week! He established whose God was best (duh) and why writing an Op-Ed in The New York Times is a clear sign of desperation and defeat (double duh), and he even managed to outdo Rep. Barney Frank in the table-talk department. But with what kind of cracker does Obamargarine go best? Hmmm. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Barney Frank’s Town Hall Throwdown

Staff / Truthdig Aug 20, 2009 Ever wonder whether it gets a touch exasperating for politicians to face angry throngs of American citizens at those unruly gatherings everyone quaintly insists on calling "town hall meetings"? Well, witness Barney Frank, here, on the brink of a town hall snap (or two) in this bit from Wednesday's "Daily Show." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Politics of the Jackboot

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Aug 20, 2009 We are re-featuring this E.J. Dionne column from August of 2009 in light of this weekend's deadly shooting in Arizona. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )