by Roger Lancaster
In these dangerous times, we might be pardoned for finding comic relief in the spectacles that are constantly playing out, as our uncomprehending ruling class stages displays of its own rank incompetence, its unfitness to govern. We might be excused for mocking the emperor's new clothes.

by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
After the state of Alabama on Thursday night executed 44-year-old Nathaniel Woods despite serious concerns about injustices in his case, Rep. Ayanna Pressley and other lawmakers and civil rights advocates implored Congress to abolish the death penalty nationwide.

by Jon Queally, staff writer
"I will not be running for president in 2020," Warren said, "but I guarantee I will stay in the fight for the hardworking folks across this country who have gotten the short end of the stick over and over. That's been the fight of my life and it will continue to be so."

by Jon Queally, staff writer
"We're spending twice as much per capita on healthcare as the people of any other country and yet 27 million are uninsured, 30,000 people die, half a million people go bankrupt every year because of medical-related debt, and we spend far and away the highest prices in the world for prescription...

by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
After Sen. Elizabeth Warren formally ended her presidential campaign Thursday, progressives nationwide highlighted the Massachusetts Democrat's contributions to the 2020 primary race and elevated the call for her to join with Sen. Bernie Sanders to defeat the corporate establishment that has now coalesced around former Vice President Joe Biden.

by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"These are really dangerous lies."

by Eoin Higgins, staff writer
"Biden is the preferred candidate for the financial markets."

by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"For decades, Chris Matthews has used his position to harass women with sexist and predatory comments, while undermining women serving in public office."

by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Voters face a decision between Bernie's working-class movement and his message of change, and Biden's effort to—in his own words—make sure that 'nothing will fundamentally change' for the billionaire class."

by Jon Queally, staff writer
"That is revolutionary."