News Analysis | Politics & Elections It’s No Surprise RFK Jr. Endorsed Trump — They’re Backed by the Same Billionaire Timothy Mellon has poured over $165 million into the election so far, giving tens of millions to both Trump and Kennedy. By Jake Johnson , CommonDreams August 24, 2024 Truthout
Interview | Economy & Labor Interest Rate Cuts Now Could Help Workers. But That’s Not Who the Fed Serves. Progressive economist Gerald Epstein says the Fed is more sensitive to the needs of the wealthy few than the rest of us. By C.J. Polychroniou , Truthout August 23, 2024 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Harris Calls for Gaza Ceasefire in DNC Speech But Still Falls Short on Palestine The Democratic nominee for president avoided mentioning that Israel was responsible for the genocide in Gaza. By Chris Walker , Truthout August 23, 2024 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Report: RFK Jr. Expected to End Presidential Bid and Endorse Trump It’s unclear how the anticipated suspension of Kennedy's campaign and his endorsement of Trump will affect the race. By Brett Wilkins , CommonDreams August 22, 2024 Truthout
News | LGBTQ Rights Anti-Trans School Board Candidates Backed by DeSantis Get Crushed in Florida Many candidates who lost their races were associated with Moms For Liberty and campaigned on anti-LGBTQ platforms. By Erin Reed , ErinInTheMorning August 21, 2024 Truthout
Interview | Politics & Elections Trump Was Never a “Moderate” on Foreign Policy Neither presidential candidate offers a fundamental break from the US foreign policy status quo. By Daniel Falcone , Truthout August 21, 2024 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Who’s Going to Tell Him It’s a Black Job? Michelle Obama Skewers Trump at DNC The former first lady and President Barack Obama closed out the DNC's second night with a revival of the “hope” theme. By Chris Walker , Truthout August 21, 2024 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Here’s What You Need to Know Before the Democratic National Convention Begins The Democratic National Convention will last from Monday, August 19 until Thursday, August 22. By Chris Walker , Truthout August 19, 2024 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Trump’s 2024 Slate Sees Return of 5 of Pennsylvania’s “Fake Electors” From 2020 One elections expert said those who participated in a 2020 elector scheme shouldn’t be allowed to do so again this year. By Carter Walker , Votebeat August 18, 2024 Truthout
News Analysis | Politics & Elections These Billionaires Are Donating Big in 2024 Election to Advance Their Interests From Christian nationalists to fossil fuel barons, they are using their fortunes to pursue policies that impact us all. By Derek Seidman , LittleSis August 18, 2024 Truthout