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Inside and Outside the 90th Academy Awards

Carrie Rickey and Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Mar 5, 2018 Carrie Rickey watched the show on TV. Jordan Riefe watched backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Together, they provided running commentary. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Women’s March Speeches From Across the U.S. Go Viral

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jan 23, 2017 Activist-scholar Angela Davis, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and actress America Ferrera are among the figures from varied backgrounds whose addresses have been making the rounds online. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

DOMA May Be Doomed, O’Reilly’s Surprising Gay Marriage Comments, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 28, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a Texas congressman's run-in with the law and Ashley Judd's big political announcement. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Fox News Host Skewers Ryan Budget, Ashley Judd Mulls Senate Run, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 11, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Susan Rice being considered for another political appointment and a GOP strategist criticizes the Republican Party's outreach to women. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Scalia’s Anti-Gay Marriage Rant, Nate Silver on Hillary’s 2016 Prospects, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 12, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Stephen Colbert's response to a poll that shows South Carolina voters want him in the Senate and why the Koch brothers postponed a major meeting. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Another Victory for Warren, a Hollywood Senate Run, and More

Staff / Truthdig Dec 5, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including President Obama's response to the GOP's latest "fiscal cliff" offer, Sarah Palin's apology on Fox News and a "Simpsons" character explains the fiscal cliff. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )