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No, Warren and Sanders Are Not the Same

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 16, 2019 While it’s huge for the left that two strong progressives are among the Democratic frontrunners, there are major differences between them. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Refuses to Be ‘Gaslit’ by The New York Times

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 19, 2019 The congresswoman makes it clear that she doesn't agree with the paper's take on her recent career moves. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Impeachment Is Designed for Presidents Like Trump

Bill Blum / Truthdig Aug 6, 2019 Trump is an established racist and fascist. House Democrats have a responsibility to act, regardless of how the Senate responds. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

I Know What It’s Like to Be Told to ‘Go Back’ to My Own Country

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 15, 2019 As the daughter of Iranian and Mexican immigrants, the president’s racist attacks on four congresswomen of color have struck me to my core. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Leave the U.S., Trump Tells Democratic Congresswomen of Color

JONATHAN LEMIRE and CALVIN WOODWARD / The Associated Press Jul 14, 2019 The president is wading provocatively into a rift between a group of Congress members and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Votes Were Counted but Chaos Rules in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig May 1, 2006 "Death squads," "ethnic cleansing" and political assasinations are the realities of the democracy said to be emerging in Iraq. The New York Times paints a grim picture of the new Iraq, as both Sunnis and Shiites flee their homes in response to escalating sectarian violence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )