When Common Sense Is Unconstitutional

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jun 27, 2008 As much as I abhor the possible real-word impact of the Supreme Court's Second Amendment ruling, I fear that it's probably right. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Notes on a California Sea Change

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Jun 24, 2008 Watching the couples in line for licenses in Beverly Hills on the first day of gay marriage in California, I was struck by how the scene was so commonplace, even boring -- just a bunch of men and women waiting their turn at a nondescript government office. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Could L.A. Accidentally Elect a White Separatist?

Staff / Truthdig May 19, 2008 Not many people pay attention to judicial elections, especially one held in June, and it's for that reason that some Angelenos are worried about the campaign of William Johnson. A white separatist, Johnson is apparently counting on a lack of attention and the support of Ron Paul's local organization to help him to victory. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

McCain Votes Against Torture Ban

Staff / Truthdig Feb 15, 2008 Sen. John McCain has established himself as an outspoken critic of torture, which makes his vote Wednesday against the Feinstein Amendment, which would set limits on the types of interrogation techniques used by American intelligence agencies, all the more puzzling -- or, in the case of The Atlantic columnist Andrew Sullivan, heartbreaking. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dodd Gears Up for FISA Filibuster

Staff / Truthdig Dec 18, 2007 Sen. Chris Dodd is preparing to take to the Senate floor with a filibuster to thwart the legislative advancement of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act if it doesn't include his proposed amendment, co-sponsored with Sen. Russ Feingold, that would prevent the Bush administration from retroactively letting big telecom companies off the hook for allowing the government to conduct warrantless surveillance on their networks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Supreme Court to Rule on Gun Rights

Staff / Truthdig Nov 21, 2007 The Supreme Court will rule on the Second Amendment for the first time since 1939, when it examines whether a handgun ban in Washington, D.C., is constitutional. A decision is expected next summer, so expect to see a lot of tap dancing from the candidates, particularly those who've changed their minds about gun violence or suddenly discovered a love of hunting. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Giuliani Does a 180 on Gay Marriage?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 22, 2007 Looks like Rudy Giuliani has changed his tune when it comes to gay marriage. Giuliani reportedly told Family Research Council leader Tony Perkins that he would support a constitutional amendment prohibiting gay marriage -- a bit of news, the Huffington Post points out, that might surprise Rudy's former roommates. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

While the GOP Frets Over Nonexistent Flag Burning…

Staff / Truthdig Jul 3, 2006 A brutal dictator in North Korea threatens our country with an "annihilating strike and a nuclear war" in response to America's rhetoric over N. Korea's possible missile launch (which was probably a hoax anyway). Keep in mind that Sen. Orrin Hatch said that passing the flag-burning amendment was "the most important thing the Senate could be doing." Good to know the Republicans really have their eye on the ball. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Andy Borowitz: Bush Opposes Marriage Between a Man and a Flag

Staff / Truthdig Jul 1, 2006 The political satirist reports on the president's discovery of what could be the greatest wedge issue of the 2006 midterm elections. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Luckovich – Wrapped in Red, White and Blue

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Flag Amendment Fails by Single Vote

Staff / Truthdig Jun 28, 2006 Shame on all 66 senators who voted "yes" for this travesty. That means you, John McCain, Evan Bayh, George Allen, Sam Brownback and Chuck Hagel. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Even Scalia Opposes Flag-Burning Amendment

Staff / Truthdig Jun 23, 2006 The arch-conservative Supreme Court justice is quoted in this Jonathan Alter column as saying that banning flag-burning would "[dilute] the very freedom that makes this emblem so revered.? Mr. President, when you find yourself to the right of Antonin Scalia, you've crossed over into crazy town. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )