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President Obama Must Act on Marijuana Reform

Thor Benson / Truthdig May 24, 2016 Expanding legal access to cannabis would help veterans with PTSD and many other vulnerable populations. Because the next president may not do it, it’s a change that should be made now. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Samantha Bee on the Fabrication of the Christian Craze Over Abortion Years After Roe v. Wade (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 24, 2016 "Many people think the new religious right arose as a response to the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision," the "Full Frontal" host says. "But that's not true." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Blasts Donald Trump’s Supreme Court List

Staff / Truthdig May 20, 2016 Trump’s potential picks could threaten a wide range of American rights, Clinton’s campaign says. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Maggie’s Plan’ Film Review: ‘Annie Hall’ for Millennials

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig May 20, 2016 "Maggie’s Plan" marks Rebecca Miller's rowdy comedic debut, and it's so sharp about modern dating and mating that you could dice an onion with it. "Maggie’s Plan" marks Rebecca Miller's rowdy comedic debut, and it's so sharp about modern dating and mating that you could dice an onion with it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

One Child’s Harrowing Journey From Afghanistan to Sweden

Staff / Truthdig May 20, 2016 She was only 14 when her mother decided that Nasima’s best hope for a future meant leaving her home, her family and everything she knew to make a grueling trek to Europe. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Debbie Wasserman Schultz: ‘The Democratic National Committee Remains Neutral’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 19, 2016 The DNC chair blasted Bernie Sanders for his response to the chaos at the Nevada State Democratic Convention, prompting criticism from many people, including the Sanders camp. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Donald Trump and His Angry Voters Are Furthering an Extremist Christian Agenda

Mel White / Truthdig May 19, 2016 Unwittingly or not, by tapping into a long list of “isms”—including nationalism, sexism, racism, heterosexism and militarism—the Republican presidential candidate is following in the footsteps of the late, archconservative, televangelist Jerry Falwell. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

What’s at Stake in the Latest Supreme Court Showdown Over Contraception and Religious Freedom

Staff / Truthdig May 17, 2016 In oral arguments Wednesday, religious groups contend that just signing a form to facilitate access to birth control violates their rights. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Why April 17, 2016, Should Be Remembered as Brazil’s Day of Men

Staff / Truthdig May 16, 2016 The disgraceful scenes played out in Brazil's congress last month signaled not only a threat to democracy, but to the rights of Brazilian women. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

New Report Details Decades of Trump’s Inappropriate Behavior Toward Women

Staff / Truthdig May 15, 2016 A New York Times piece, filled with interviews and anecdotes, exposes women’s “unsettling” encounters with the tycoon who’s now a likely presidential nominee. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Stephanie Grimes, Former Editor at the Las Vegas Review-Journal

Staff / Truthdig May 15, 2016 She strove to reveal changing editorial practices in the months after the publication was purchased by Sheldon Adelson, a billionaire benefactor to the Republican Party. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Brazil’s Interim President Takes Power With Conservative All-White, All-Male Cabinet

Staff / Truthdig May 15, 2016 Brazil’s former vice president assumed the role of interim president Thursday after the country’s Senate voted to suspend President Dilma Rousseff. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )