Books

When Antipathy to the LAPD’s Chief Was the Great Unifier

Danny Goldberg / Akashic Books Oct 3, 2025 A memoir explores L.A.'s political culture after the Rodney King beating. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Immigration

Trump’s Resurrected Travel Ban Goes Into Effect

Neha Madhira / Prism Jun 10, 2025 The travel restrictions on mostly African and Middle Eastern countries began Monday, after mass anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

LGBTQIA+

A Guide to Surviving Trump’s War on Trans People

Adam M. Rhodes / The Appeal Jun 2, 2025 A roundup of resources as governments have moved to criminalize trans people, parents of trans children and health care providers. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Activism

Activists Call on House To Stop Bill Enabling GOP Attack on Nonprofits

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Nov 12, 2024 The ACLU outlined how the bill would be used to go after the organizing power of activist groups by labeling them as terrorists. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Ahead of Ruling, SCOTUS Urged to Reject Trump Immunity Claim

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Apr 9, 2024 "Trump's legal theory defies common sense and would enable an almost limitless tyranny," warned Public Citizen's president. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Court Guts Key Provision of the Voting Rights Act

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Nov 21, 2023 "This decision is a devastating blow to the civil rights of every American, and the integrity of our nation's electoral system." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

Will California Make Housing a Human Right?

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2023 A new bill would inscribe a “right to housing” in the Golden State’s constitution. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Court Sides With Trump in ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Grant Fight

LARRY NEUMEISTER / The Associated Press Feb 26, 2020 The decision conflicts with those by three other federal appeals courts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Girls Sue to Block Participation of Transgender Athletes

PAT EATON-ROBB / The Associated Press Feb 12, 2020 The lawsuit centers on two trans sprinters who have frequently outperformed their cisgender competitors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Women to One Side, Men to the Other’

Dara Lind / ProPublica Jan 31, 2020 A ProPublica investigation reveals how Border Patrol's nearly unchecked powers over the fate of migrants is tearing families apart. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

America’s Dangerous Inheritance From World War I

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jan 21, 2020 The U.S. war on the free press, free speech, and dissent more generally, are all rooted in the so-called "Good War." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Illinois Governor to Reinstate Thousands of Suspended Driver’s Licenses

By Melissa Sanchez / ProPublica and Elliott Ramos / WBEZ Chicago Jan 20, 2020 Gov. J.B. Pritzker's newly signed legislation seeks to break the link between income level and access to mobility and valid identification. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )