Fox News’ Town Hall With Bernie Sanders Backfires Spectacularly

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Apr 16, 2019 The Vermont senator makes his case for Medicare-for-All and more, earning a surprisingly warm reception from the network's faithful. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Has a Simple Message for Fox News Viewers

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Apr 8, 2019 The independent senator and democratic socialist reveals his reasoning for attending a town hall sponsored by the far-right network. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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 )

Kamala Harris Distances Herself From Democratic Socialists

JON QUEALLY / Common Dreams Feb 19, 2019 During a stop in New Hampshire, the California senator rejects the political philosophies of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Faces Questions About Political Future

STEVE PEOPLES / The Associated Press Jan 11, 2019 After a series of allegations against his former staffers, allies are contemplating the possibility of a 2020 campaign without him. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Leaked Video Reveals Amazon’s Belligerent Anti-Worker Tactics

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Sep 27, 2018 New footage shows executives working feverishly behind the scenes to crush attempts by workers to unionize. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Border Patrol Official Says Canadian Pot Users Face Lifetime Ban

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Sep 14, 2018 Canada is set to legalize marijuana in October, but the U.S. plans to treat those with ties to the industry as drug traffickers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Could This Unknown Academic Help Break Up Amazon?

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Sep 10, 2018 Lina Khan has devoted her career to antitrust law, and her most innovative proposals are starting to gain traction. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Ramps Up Crusade Against Jeff Bezos

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Aug 30, 2018 The Vermont senator says he'll be asking the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to investigate Amazon's workplace conditions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Florida Progressive Scores Historic Triumph in Democratic Primary

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Aug 29, 2018 Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum unabashedly supports "Medicare for all" and has called for the abolition of ICE in its present form. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Vermont Nominates Transgender Candidate for Governor

WILSON RING / The Associated Press Aug 15, 2018 Christine Hallquist, a former utility executive, becomes the first transgender candidate from a major political party to be nominated for governor. She will face the Republican incumbent. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tuesday’s Primaries: Murphy Sails Through in Connecticut, Sanders Wins in Vermont

The Associated Press Aug 14, 2018 Primaries held in four states—Vermont, Connecticut, Minnesota and Wisconsin—featured names like Bernie Sanders, Scott Walker and Tim Pawlenty, along with those of a number of newer contenders. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )