Thursday, July 16, 2026

The “Hopeful” Democratic National Convention

While Hillary Clinton is still not the most-beloved politician, some readers seem to have warmed to her during a convention with a markedly more optimistic tone than last week’s RNC.

Corporate media’s trashing of Bernie Sanders starts anew

In 2016, we learned that the Democratic National Committee and the Hillary Clinton Campaign, even before the primary season began, conspired to...

Why does Donald Trump insist on more military spending?

Americans are tired of war, yet Donald Trump’s budget sends an unfortunate but clear message.

Would Hillary Follow Through with her Progressive Promises?

Hillary has been talking the progressive talk, but would she walk the walk? Either way, if she becomes president, someone will have to go out and make her do it.

‘Huge win for democracy’: Nationwide celebrations as NYC residents approve ranked-choice voting ballot measure

With the new system, said one supporter, “candidates will have to knock on the door of not just a certain plurality, but on the diverse doors of NYC's mosaic majority.”

The gaping hole in Trump’s border wall

The problem with Trump's bombastic presidential promises is that they turn out to be duds.

Single payer is on the national agenda – and it’s thanks to people’s movements

It’s up to grassroots movements to demand – and win – the health care system we need.

Populist victories won in this conservative Colorado town

Progressive upstarts pulled off a stunning upset.

A nonpartisan guide to national security and foreign policy issues in the presidential election...

Is Clinton an emailing criminal? Is Trump a Russian agent? Will we be less safe during the next administration?