Rap Compilation of Conservative Speeches Is the Only U.K. Election Message You Need

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 4, 2015 The United Kingdom is holding elections in May, and while David Cameron, Nigel Farage and their classist, racist cronies are out to convince the public to vote for them with sugar-coated messages, the British comedy duo Cassetteboy knows what they're really peddling. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

This ‘Daily Show’ Segment Reveals the Absurd Misconceptions Behind U.S. Anti-Immigration Sentiment

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Nov 1, 2014 Who knew immigrating to America came with free computers and health care? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hurricane Mitt

John Cole, Cagle Cartoons, The Scranton Times-Tribune Nov 4, 2012 Dig deeper

U.K. Poll Shows a Far-Right Swing

Staff / Truthdig Feb 28, 2011 In a worrisome poll conducted in the United Kingdom, a whopping 48 percent of respondents said they would consider supporting a new anti-immigration nationalist party that was void of the violence and fascist imagery usually associated with the far right. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ariz. Lawmakers Target Birthright Citizenship

Staff / Truthdig Jan 30, 2011 Arizona lawmakers, adding to their anti-immigrant portfolio, are pushing a bill that seeks to end the automatic citizenship granted to children born in the state to illegal-immigrant parents. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

SB 1070’s Day in Court

Staff / Truthdig Oct 31, 2010 The anti-immigration SB 1070 will soon have its day in court. Arizona's toxic new law is on the docket of a federal appeals court in San Francisco for Monday. The justices are expected to consider what exactly is the role of state and local authorities in immigration issues. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Memo Accuses Sheriff Arpaio of Wrongdoing

Staff / Truthdig Sep 18, 2010 Never mind Joe Arpaio's amazingly xenophobic and illegal policing practices concerning immigrants: An internal memo in the Maricopa County's sheriff's office is alleging that “America's Toughest Sheriff” helped conduct politically motivated investigations and surveilled Arpaio's own campaign rivals. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Feds Rev Up for Second Arizona Suit

Staff / Truthdig Jul 12, 2010 As Arizona and the rest of the nation prepare for the state's controversial anti-immigration SB 1070 bill to go into effect, US Attorney General Eric Holder has suggested that the federal government may file yet another suit against the beleaguered state "if the U believes racial profiling is taking place". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Justice Dept. to Challenge Arizona Law

Staff / Truthdig Jun 19, 2010 The Justice Department, as expected, has decided to file a lawsuit seeking to shut down Arizona's SB 1070, a move that is likely to launch immigration even further into this year's election debate as conservatives rally around anti-immigrant sentiment in scrounging for votes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Musicians Band Together in Arizona Boycott

Staff / Truthdig May 28, 2010 Anger against Arizona's recent spate of anti-immigrant laws, most notably the toxic SB 1070 law legalizing racial profiling, has hit the entertainment industry, as musicians are banding together in a "Sound Strike" to boycott playing shows in the state. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

In Arizona, Accent on the Ridiculous

Staff / Truthdig Apr 30, 2010 As if Arizona isn't already up to its ears in anti-immigrant controversy, the state is now removing teachers who are believed to have too heavy an accent from classes for students still learning English. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )