Truthout
2020 Election
Trump Campaign Appears to Be Hiding Large-Dollar Payments to Top Staff
The campaign has not reported payroll payments to several top officials, including its new campaign manager.
Trump Claims Democratic States Have Shut Down Economies to Harm His Reelection
History shows the opposite is true — that Trump may have tried to reopen economies too early in order to help himself.
More Than 550,000 Mail Ballots Have Already Been Rejected in 2020
Ballot issues could tip the election, as the 2016 race was decided by about 77,000 combined votes over three states.
Sanders Condemns Trump Effort to Rush COVID Vaccine Before Election
The senator's remarks came hours after Trump suggested a vaccine could be put to market “before a very special day.”
Facebook’s Political Ad Ban Could Inhibit Ability to Spread Accurate Voting Info
The ban removes a key communication channel just as millions in the U.S. navigate an unfamiliar voting process.
Absent Appeals to the Left, Biden Faces Challenge to Win Over Latinx Voters
During the Democratic primary, Latinxs overwhelmingly supported Sen. Bernie Sanders. Will they turn out for Biden?
American Political Cynicism Could Benefit Trump in November
If voters believe that democracy works only for the corrupt elites, leaders can more easily subvert democratic norms.
Trump Wants to Punish US Cities That Don’t Pledge Allegiance to Him
Trump’s threat to block “anarchist jurisdictions” from receiving federal funds is a fascist move.
Plutocrats Control the US Political System, But They Can Still Be Defeated
Until we climb out of our silos and mount a massive cross-issue campaign, we will continue to lose our democracy.
Trump Threatens to Defund NYC and Other Cities He Deems “Anarchist”
The Justice Department is directed to release its list of “anarchist jurisdictions” within 14 days.