Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The Republican senators who voted to acquit are cowards and fascists, and that is all their party stands for today," said Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-N.Y.).
Jake Johnson, staff writer
"This is retreat. White flag. Malpractice. Completely unstrategic."
Julie Hollar
The point of the impeachment trial is to determine how history will remember Trump's anti-democratic presidency as well as the party that supported him—and media's framing today will have a powerful influence on that eventual verdict.
JoAnn Lum
Workers' organizations call on working people to support Biden's plan to create a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented workers and further demand Biden support equal rights for all workers to organize to strengthen workers unity.
Common Dreams staff
"It is disappointing but not at all surprising that Trump's worst enablers will stand with him."
Mark Engler, Paul Engler
Politicians fear the disruptive power of a mobilized base, even when it helps them succeed.
Juan Cole
The anti-boycott laws are the ultimate in cancel culture. They are also un-American.
Chuck Collins, Bob Lord
A new IPS briefing paper highlights the unique role of tax policy in wealth concentration.
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
Democrats need to stop playing games and use their majorities to pass a $15 minimum wage right now—we can't wait any longer.
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
Democrats need to stop playing games and use their majorities to pass a $15 minimum wage right now—we can't wait any longer.
Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Three months after the election, and 61 court decisions later, Trump and his attorneys still refuse to acknowledge that he lost the election."
Jake Johnson, staff writer
"As evidence of Trump's behind-the-scenes sociopathy mounts, it becomes clearer that Dems must call witnesses."
Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Trump wanted those storming the Capitol to keep him in power. There is no ifs or buts about it," said Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Common Dreams staff
"It is time for every member of the Senate to do their duty, to put our country first, and safeguard our democracy not only from the former president but from any future autocrat who would trample on our Constitution."
Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"The tax code is so rigged for the rich that even when they kill people they get a tax break."
Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"The increasing number of children going hungry in Yemen should shock us all into action. More children will die with every day that passes without action."
Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Asked whether the president will shutter the prison, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, "That certainly is our goal and our intention."
Jeffrey C. Isaac
The Democrats are now presenting a "slam dunk" impeachment case in the Senate. And it will almost certainly "lose" in "court." What's next?
