Ralph Nader: Trump Is the Most Impeachable President in American History

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams May 3, 2019 In less than three years, he's made a mockery of the rule of law. Congressional Democrats have a constitutional responsibility to act. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Tried to Seize Control of Mueller Probe, Report Says

CHAD DAY, ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Apr 18, 2019 The 448-page document, public at last, details the president's efforts to prevent an investigation into possible obstruction of justice. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Removes the Gloves

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Apr 15, 2019 In a blistering letter, the Vt. senator accuses the Center for American Progress of "belittling progressive ideas," rekindling an old feud. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

World Court Judges Reject Afghanistan War Crimes Probe

MIKE CORDER / The Associated Press Apr 12, 2019 In a decision criticized as "deeply flawed," they cite the expected lack of cooperation from the U.S., Afghan authorities and the Taliban. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Pushed to Release Detainees Into Sanctuary Cities, Report Finds

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Apr 12, 2019 A new investigation suggests the president aimed to punish Democratic districts for their opposition to his anti-immigration agenda. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Calling All Xenophobes! (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Apr 11, 2019 The great spring purge at the White House is under way and I’m afraid to see what “acting” wackos will fill the void left by the departing wackos. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: JFK’s Cold War Chains

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Apr 6, 2019 His obsession with foreign communism blinded him to U.S. domestic needs. It's time for Americans to stop mythologizing a reckless president. Dig deeper ( 32 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Signals Willingness to Kill the Filibuster

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Apr 5, 2019 The Massachusetts senator is expected to endorse a formal proposal during her speech at the National Action Network Convention on Friday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Economic Inequality Could Spell the End of American Democracy

Rajan Menon / TomDispatch Apr 2, 2019 In amassing tremendous wealth and political power, the rich have rendered the voice of the majority—the very will of the people—irrelevant. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Politics

American History for Truthdiggers: A Cruel, Costly and Anxious ‘Cold’ War

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Mar 23, 2019 In the aftermath of World War II, the U.S. found a new enemy—its recent Soviet ally—and a new kind of conflict was born. Dig deeper ( 58 Min. Read )

What’s in the Mueller Report?

Ryan Grim / Independent Media Institute Mar 22, 2019 The special prosecutor's findings may never be made public, but his probe has shed new light on the world of big money and foreign lobbying. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How The New York Times Flubs Its Terrorism Coverage

Joshua Cho / FAIR Mar 16, 2019 The corporate media's discussion of the war on terror leaves much to be desired. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )