Politics

Big Money Takes Down Cori Bush

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Aug 7, 2024 Bush lost her primary to the AIPIAC-backed Wesley Bell after a massive influx in spending on his campaign. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

TD Column

With Democratic Friends Like These…

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Jul 8, 2024 The historic spending campaign against Jamaal Bowman highlights the Democrats’ billionaire-funded effort to undermine the party’s fledgling left wing. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Opinion

A Toxic Blend of Zionism and Militarism Defeat Jamaal Bowman

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jun 26, 2024 A primary in New York demonstrates that the merger of American and Israeli militarism is more comprehensive than ever. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Politics

How Rightwing Billionaires Use AIPAC’s Super PAC

Pete Tucker / FAIR Jun 13, 2024 The press continues to ignore the funding behind conservative donors’ preferred “pro-Israel” instrument for hijacking Democratic primaries. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Opinion

Ignoring Biden’s Moral Apathy Will Not Lead to Victory Over Trump

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Feb 15, 2024 By continuing to feign concern for the lives of civilians in Gaza while enabling Netanyahu, Biden only increases the odds of his defeat. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Why Democrats Are Finally Boycotting AIPAC

Kim Brown / The Real News Network Feb 28, 2020 Several candidates have declined to attend the group's annual conference, a decision that is long overdue, argues journalist Alex Kane. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Pro-Israel Group Behind Latest Attack Ads on Sanders

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Jan 29, 2020 The right-wing Democratic Majority for Israel is pulling out all the stops to prevent the Vermont senator from winning the Iowa caucus. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What’s Really Behind Trump’s Israel Tweets

MATTHEW LEE and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Aug 16, 2019 The president is playing to his base, but his latest gambit could threaten one of the United States' oldest and most tested alliances. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Will Corporate Democrats Team Up to Block Warren and Sanders?

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jul 8, 2019 Their relationship may be strained right now, but don't be surprised if Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ultimately decide to share a ticket. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Silence of the 2020 Democratic Hopefuls on Gaza Is Deafening

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig May 7, 2019 Since violence has erupted anew in the Palestinian territory, only a handful of presidential candidates have sought fit to weigh in. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Is the Democratic Party Finally Standing Up to the Israel Lobby?

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Mar 22, 2019 Heeding the call of MoveOn.org, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and others have pledged to skip this year's annual AIPAC conference. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Democratic Party Has Failed Ilhan Omar

Jeff Cohen / Truthdig Mar 7, 2019 The speaker of the House reportedly is considering a vote on a resolution that can only succeed in stifling legitimate criticism of Israel. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )