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Outage Highlights Vulnerabilities in Global IT Ecosystem

Richard Forno / The Conversation Jul 22, 2024 A faulty update by cybersecurity software firm CrowdStrike brought airlines and hospitals to a standstill over the weekend. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Democratic Establishment Strikes Back

Jaisal Noor / The Real News Network Mar 5, 2020 Joe Biden has overtaken Bernie Sanders after a string of endorsements. But with half the country still to vote, that momentum may not hold. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Bloomberg Drops Out of Presidential Race, Endorses Biden

KATHLEEN RONAYNE and ALEXANDRA JAFFE / The Associated Press Mar 4, 2020 The billionaire's campaign experiences a stunning collapse after pumping more than $500 million of his own fortune into the campaign. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Corporate Media Makes a Killing From Super PACs

Julie Hollar / FAIR Mar 4, 2020 As cable networks fawn over Super PACs, it's worth remembering exactly where all that soft money actually goes. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Sanders Coalition Is Set to Shock the World on Super Tuesday

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Mar 2, 2020 A left-wing populist movement is underway across the country, and there may be nothing our political establishment can do to stop it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Former Mayor of South Bend, Ind., Pete Buttigieg.

Pete Buttigieg Takes One for the Democratic Establishment

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Mar 2, 2020 Aiming to prevent Bernie Sanders from building an insurmountable lead on Super Tuesday, the former South Bend mayor ends his 2020 campaign. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Joe Biden Scores Major Victory in South Carolina Primary

STEVE PEOPLES, MEG KINNARD and BILL BARROW / The Associated Press Mar 1, 2020 The victory comes at a perilous moment in the candidate's quest for the Democratic presidential nomination. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

2020 Democratic presidential candidates at a debate

Centrist Candidates Are Losing the Plot

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Feb 26, 2020 Sticking to the middle of the road will take a toll at the polls, if the Nevada Democratic caucuses were any indication. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: America Can’t Afford Not to Elect Sanders or Warren

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 25, 2020 Climate change, inequality and our broken health care system pose unprecedented challenges. Only two candidates are prepared to meet them. Dig deeper ( 3 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 )

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during the Democratic debate in Las Vegas, Nevada, Wednesday night.

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 )

Debate Night Brawl: Bloomberg, Sanders Attacked by Democratic Rivals

STEVE PEOPLES, ALEXANDRA JAFFE and MICHELLE L. PRICE / The Associated Press Feb 19, 2020 Warren stands out in Las Vegas as she goes after billionaire ex-New York mayor on policing policies and demeaning comments toward women. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )