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Nevada Voters Have Banned Slavery. Why Hasn’t California?

Natalia Mesa / High Country News Nov 26, 2024 A tale of two states and the future of “involuntary servitude” in the West. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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The Battle Against Lithium Mining at Thacker Pass

Jeff Schwilk / Truthdig Aug 28, 2023 Native Americans fight for the wildlife and fauna on sacred land. Dig deeper

The American People Have Already Lost the 2020 Election

John Feffer / TomDispatch Mar 9, 2020 With his nonstop barrage of lies, the president has degraded our electoral system to the point that any result will feel illegitimate. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Pete Buttigieg’s Vile Turn as the Anti-Sanders Candidate

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Feb 24, 2020 With deep ties to corporate America, South Bend's former mayor has dedicated his campaign to taking down the democratic socialist. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Anand Giridharadas Deserves the Last Word on Sanders’ Nevada Triumph

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Feb 24, 2020 In a new segment, the author calls out the political establishment for behaving "like out-of-touch aristocrats in a dying aristocracy." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In South Carolina, Sanders May Get Boost From Billionaire Steyer

MEG KINNARD / The Associated Press Feb 21, 2020 The candidate could siphon support from Joe Biden, creating a lane for the Vermont senator. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Most Unnerving Moment From the Nevada Democratic Debate

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Feb 20, 2020 In the event of a brokered convention, only Bernie Sanders calls for the candidate with the most pledged delegates to win the nomination. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Klobuchar Surged in New Hampshire. Can She Make It Count?

SARA BURNETT, HOLLY RAMER and MICHAEL CASEY / The Associated Press Feb 12, 2020 The presidential hopeful needs to get enough momentum going to be competitive in next-up Nevada and beyond. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Tech Problem With Mobile App Causes Iowa Caucus Chaos

ALEXANDRA JAFFE and CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY / The Associated Press Feb 4, 2020 Democratic Party aides are forced to record results from the precincts via phone and enter them manually into a database. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Everything You Need to Know About the Presidential Primaries

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 3, 2020 Unsure how the caucuses work? Unfamiliar with the term "Super Tuesday"? Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich breaks it all down. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Proof the Democratic Establishment Is Melting Down Over Sanders’ Surge

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Feb 3, 2020 NBC News reports that John Kerry has considered throwing his hat in the ring as part of a last-ditch effort to stop the Vermont senator. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )