The Best Thing to Happen to the Progressive Movement

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Apr 9, 2018 Donald Trump's opponents are deeply motivated to put a check on his presidency. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New Teacher Activism Signals Revolt Against Conservative Ideology

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Apr 5, 2018 The red state insurrections are a reminder that can get lost in debates about school reform: You can't run a decent education system on the cheap. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Teachers’ Red-State Revolt Rolls On

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Apr 5, 2018 Their strikes in Oklahoma and Kentucky are part of a national revolution that has been growing for months, arcing from one Republican-dominated state to another. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Teacher Rebellion Challenges Red-State Republicans

SEAN MURPHY / The Associated Press Apr 3, 2018 Midterm election candidates are caught between placating constituents who are angry over education cuts and pleasing small-government, low-tax conservatives. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Teachers Rise Up Over Education Cuts

SEAN MURPHY and BRUCE SCHREINER / The Associated Press Apr 2, 2018 Educators in Kentucky and Oklahoma walked out of classrooms and held rallies in the latest evidence of rebellion in some Republican-led states. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

West Virginia Teachers Strike Revives a Proud Labor Heritage

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Mar 8, 2018 A recent victory by public school teachers and staff in the Mountain State is inspiring educators elsewhere to take action for better pay and working conditions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why the Gun Lobby Is Terrified of the #NeverAgain Movement

Dawson Barrett / Waging Nonviolence Mar 6, 2018 Where adults have failed repeatedly, and many have simply given up, the youth are now leading the charge. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Science

Candidate Exposes Corruption Before Removal From Hearing (Video)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Feb 16, 2018 Lissa Lucas is running for the West Virginia Statehouse, and her campaign gets a boost after she calls out lawmakers backing a fracking bill. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Deep Vein of Poverty Runs Through the U.S.

Staff / Truthdig Dec 16, 2017 Philip Alston, the U.N. special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, shares dark conclusions from a fact-finding tour of some of the poorest parts of America. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Gives a Very Important Speech on Poverty (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 17, 2016 The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet 47 million Americans are living in poverty. The Democratic presidential candidate spoke about the issue in West Virginia on May 5. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sanders Wins West Virginia Primary — and No, It’s Not Inconsequential

By Jon Queally / Common Dreams May 11, 2016 "Regardless of what the mainstream media would like you to believe, these victories matter." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Do You Live in One of the Most—or Least—Happy Places in America?

By April M. Short, AlterNet Sep 17, 2015 A new poll measures contentment around the country and the world. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )