Phil Donahue Changed My Life and Millions of Others
Donahue was a trailblazer in bringing social issues to a national audience as a daytime broadcast TV host, writes Jeff Cohen.
More Than Ever, Trump’s Most Effective Campaign Ally is Joe Biden
By Jeff Cohen and Norman Solomon / CounterPunch When Joe Biden’s ABC News interview aired on Friday night, it made clear that he should not be running for re-election. Rather…
The Climate March, Joe Biden and AOC’s Dubious Endorsement
Jeff Cohen discusses the inspiring march and AOC’s rousing speech at the rally -- but ends with respectful questions about AOC’s orientation toward Biden and her endorsement of his reelection
[Repost] The Liberal Contempt for Martin Luther King’s Final Year
The MLK tributes are sure to pour on the anniversary of the civil rights hero's death, but don't expect them to acknowledge his anti-militarist ideals.
How to Elect Progressives and Defeat Republicans in the Midterms
By Jeff Cohen and Norman Solomon Almost all the primaries are behind us now, and the current outlook is still grim for the midterm elections this fall. The semi-fascist Republican…
Progressives Can’t Depend on the Congressional Progressive Caucus
By Jeff Cohen and Norman Solomon Sometimes one decision speaks volumes. And so it was when the Congressional Progressive Caucus — with 98 members in the House — recently chose…
What the New York Times Really Means When It Calls for “Moderate Policies”
The paper of record's call for Democrats to "return" to "moderate policies" essentially means they don't want them to challenge oligarchy — among other things.
Corporate Media Myths About the Chaos on Capitol Hill
If you get your news about politics from corporate media, you’re getting myths from journalists and pundits instead of clarity.
Why Lindsey Graham Is Trying to Rescue Rahm Emanuel
Disgraced Democrat seeks support from GOP to outflank progressive opposition
Biden: Listen to the “Radicals” Or Risk Failure
President Biden won't find the solutions to issues that desperately need addressing in corporate media.
Liberal Media Propaganda Tells the World: America Is First
The arrogance of U.S. foreign policy is supported by the mainstream media, which echoes the message that we know what's best for the rest of the world.
There’s One Issue Joe Biden Has Refused to Follow the Science On
The president-elect says he'll to listen to scientists when it comes to the pandemic—unlike Donald Trump—but he hasn't done so when it comes to the most pressing crisis of our…
Trump Really Could Win Again, but Progressives Can Still Stop Him
Four years ago, we warned that Trump could win the presidency. Now, we’re warning again.