Sonali Kolhatkar / TruthdigAug 1, 2016
The Vermont senator’s supporters provided vital reminders of reality amid the carefully orchestrated political theater at this year’s Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigJul 31, 2016
It's all very nice that Hillary Clinton is the first American woman to be nominated as the standard-bearer for her party’s presidential bid, but let's take a moment to recognize a few women who helped pave this path. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Sally SatelJul 30, 2016
The spread of the Zika virus is a public health story, but politics isn't far behind. The consuming controversy here is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have dragged their feet in strongly recommending that women delay pregnancy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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Carrie Rickey / TruthdigJul 29, 2016
This female-driven thriller, starring Anna Gunn of “Breaking Bad” fame, is a study of a cutthroat species in its natural habitat and plays on expectations and conventions with some surprising twists. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Sonali Kolhatkar / TruthdigJul 28, 2016
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) co-founder Jeff Cohen dissected the former president's 43-minute talk and found many of the policy claims he made to be wrong. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 26, 2016
After Monday's tumultuous and charged launch in Philadelphia, the second day of the Democratic National Convention began with more than a few hefty questions still unanswered. But by Tuesday afternoon, Hillary Clinton had made history as the nation's first female presidential nominee from a major party. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 24, 2016
The news organization’s founder was forced to resign as chairman Thursday after he was hit with allegations of sexual harassment. But reports of a large severance package and an advisory role in the company have led many to wonder how harsh his punishment really is. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard detained the dual Canadian-Iranian citizen for allegedly fostering a “soft feminist revolution” and are denying her her rights and even medical treatment.Iran’s Revolutionary Guard detained the Canadian-Iranian dual citizen for allegedly fostering a “soft feminist revolution” and are denying her her rights and even medical treatment. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
By Steven Rosenfeld / AlterNetJul 20, 2016
The 2016 GOP platform would make Christianity the official American religion, replace sex education with abstinence-only advice for teenagers, privatize almost all areas of federal services, cut taxes and regulations for the rich and titans of industry, and more. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )
Robert Reich / TruthdigJul 17, 2016
It is worth noting that despite all the stories, allegations, accusations, insinuations and investigations spread over a quarter century, there has never been any finding that she engaged in illegal behavior. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 16, 2016
A close look at the record of Donald Trump’s running mate tells us a few things about what counts as “establishment” in today’s Republican Party. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Emily Wilson / TruthdigJul 16, 2016
After experiencing the horror of solitary confinement for over a year, Sarah Shourd now is using storytelling and the theater to heal herself and others. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
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