Pro-Fracking, Pro-Colonialism, Anti-Single Payer: The Democrats’ Platform Sucks

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Jul 11, 2016 Progressives vow to "take the fight to Philadelphia" and battle for a stronger platform at the Democratic Party convention. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Americans Truly Don’t Like Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, Poll Finds

By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Jul 2, 2016 A new Gallup Poll shows the two contenders as among the worst-rated presidential candidates in more than half a century. Trump fared the worst of anyone in seven decades, but Clinton has nothing to brag about either. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Special Interests Are Pouring Money Into Local Elections

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Jun 27, 2016 Secret spending at the local level in the United States rose from 24 percent in 2006 to 71 percent in 2014, a landmark survey finds. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Betraying Progressives, Democratic Platform Panel Backs Fracking, TPP and Israel Occupation

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Jun 26, 2016 Drafting committee members appointed by Hillary Clinton and Debbie Wasserman Schultz resoundingly rejected numerous proposals by Bernie Sanders' appointees. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

After Brexit, European Left Calls for ‘Massive Political Opposition’

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Jun 25, 2016 A "campaign of building bridges across Europe, bringing democrats together across borders and political parties, is what Europe needs more than ever to avoid a slide into a xenophobic, deflationary, 1930s-like abyss," wrote the political alliance co-founded by former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Our Bodies Are Rife With Cancer-Causing Chemicals, Landmark Study Shows

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Jun 15, 2016 A first-of-its-kind analysis details "the astounding number of carcinogens we are exposed to in almost every part of life that are building up in our systems." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Slams The New York Times for Ignoring ‘Real Issues’

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams May 31, 2016 “I have a real problem with The New York Times, which from day one has been trying to be very dismissive of our campaign and has been very negative about our campaign," Sanders told "Meet the Press" on Sunday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Emails Show ‘Collusion’ Between Big Banks and Obama Administration on the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams May 28, 2016 Emails obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request show U.S. Trade Rep. Michael Froman discussing the controversial trade pact with Goldman Sachs lobbyists. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Up All Night’ Protests Sweep France as 100,000 Join Pro-Democracy Movement

Staff / Truthdig Apr 13, 2016 For 12 nights, protesters have occupied central Paris, and beyond, as part of the burgeoning Nuit Debout (or "Up All Night") movement. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

American Bombs Are Killing Civilians in Yemen, Report Finds

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Apr 8, 2016 "One of the deadliest strikes against civilians in Yemen's yearlong war involved U.S.-supplied weapons," Human Rights Watch says. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Leads in Wisconsin, but Could State’s Voter ID Laws Hurt His Chances?

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Apr 6, 2016 Law requires that voters present state-issued photo IDs at polls, which could hurt college students—a large part of Sanders' base. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Calls for Total Overhaul of Student Loan System

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Apr 1, 2016 “Everyone in government who is serious about standing up for the tens of millions of student loan borrowers in this country should embrace [these reforms],” the Massachusetts senator said of her five-point plan. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )