Progressives Can’t Play Nice With Democrats Anymore

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Sep 5, 2019 If the left hopes to seize power within the party, it needs numbers. That means primarying centrist members of Congress wherever it can. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Will Democratic Superdelegates Block a Progressive in 2020?

Greg Wilpert / The Real News Network Jul 12, 2019 Truthdig contributor Norman Solomon explores a harrowing but all-too-plausible scenario should Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren prevail. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Fox News’ Smear Campaign Against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Working

Reed Richardson / FAIR Mar 22, 2019 The freshman congresswoman has seen her favorability numbers plummet, thanks in no small part to the network's relentless attacks. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

America’s Political Pollsters Could Be Missing the X Factor in the 2018 Elections

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Sep 20, 2018 Pollsters have a hard time with a category often known as hidden voters. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Rebirth of Democratic Socialism

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 24, 2018 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her comrades are shaking up politics in constructive and promising ways. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

After New York’s Electoral Upset, Eyes Turn to Massachusetts

STEVE LeBLANC / The Associated Press Jul 8, 2018 Ayanna Pressley, an African-American Boston City Council member, is mounting a primary challenge to Democratic U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano. Her friend Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's victory inspires her. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Restless Democratic Newcomers Bringing Change to Congress

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jul 1, 2018 Ready or not, change is coming to the House Democrats. Across the country, a new generation is making its way to Washington. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How a Socialist Latinx Millennial Beat a Wall Street Favorite

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jun 27, 2018 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's win in New York's 14th Congressional District primary could be a harbinger of progressive change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )