Jake Johnson

Jake Johnson is a staff writer for Common Dreams. Follow him on Twitter: @johnsonjakep.

Politics & Elections

Trump Accused of Rigging FBI’s Kavanaugh Probe by Imposing “Outrageous” Limits

The move has been denounced as a flagrant attempt to further rig the process in Kavanaugh's favor.

By: Jake Johnson ,; CommonDreams

September 30, 2018

Politics & Elections

Grassroots Effort to “Defeat Brett Kavanaugh Once and for All” Intensifies

Progressive opponents of the right-wing judge moved to take advantage of the “new opportunity for pressure.”

By: Jake Johnson ,; CommonDreams

September 29, 2018

Politics & Elections

Over 50 Groups Call on Grassley to Resign as Judiciary Committee Chair

Grassley has come under fire repeatedly throughout Kavanaugh's confirmation process.

By: Jake Johnson ,; CommonDreams

September 28, 2018

Politics & Elections

Second Sexual Assault Allegation Intensifies Opposition to Kavanaugh

Republicans are trying to move ahead with Kavanaugh's confirmation despite serious allegations against him.

By: Jake Johnson ,; CommonDreams

September 24, 2018

War & Peace

Bernie Sanders to Pompeo: Yemeni Lives Are Worth More Than Contractor Profits

Pompeo's decision to “certify” US military support in Yemen is motivated by a desire to appease war profiteers.

By: Jake Johnson ,; CommonDreams

September 21, 2018

Human Rights

In Affront to Those Fleeing US-Backed Wars, Trump Slams Door on Refugees

A new White House-imposed “cap” of 30,000 refugees is 15,000 lower than the 2018 mark.

By: Jake Johnson ,; CommonDreams

September 18, 2018

Economy & Labor

On 10th Anniversary of Crash, Warren Says: Break Up the Banks, Jail the Bankers

The senator said the US must “force law-breaking bankers to trade in their pinstripe suits for orange jumpsuits.”

By: Jake Johnson ,; CommonDreams

September 15, 2018

Politics & Elections

Cuomo Defeats Nixon, but Progressives Crush Democrats in New York

Progressive New Yorkers turned out in record numbers on Thursday.

By: Jake Johnson ,; CommonDreams

September 14, 2018

Politics & Elections

Outrage After Trump Claims That “3,000 People Did Not Die” in Puerto Rico

The study Trump is attempting to discredit as a Democratic plot was commissioned by the Puerto Rican government.

By: Jake Johnson ,; CommonDreams

September 13, 2018

Politics & Elections

Ahead of Hurricane Florence, Trump Moved $10 Million From FEMA to ICE

The money was transferred just ahead of hurricane season to fund family separation and deportation efforts.

By: Jake Johnson ,; CommonDreams

September 12, 2018

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