Akin’s Sexist Remark, Samuel L. Jackson’s ‘WTFU’ Obama Ad, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 28, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the surfacing of another potentially damaging Mitt Romney video, the latest election forecast and Bill Clinton mulls his election options. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

When Democrats Demand War

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 23, 2012 Journalist Michael Tracey was disheartened on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., where an arena full of liberals joined Vice President Joe Biden in cheering the extralegal killing of Osama bin Laden. Tracey sought the counsel of New York Times columnist David Brooks, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Reps. Dennis Kucinich and Barney Frank.Journalist Michael Tracey sought counsel from the Rev. Jesse Jackson, columnist David Brooks and Reps. Dennis Kucinich and Barney Frank after an arena full of liberals joined Vice President Joe Biden in cheering the extralegal killing of Osama bin Laden. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Romney’s Gaffe Diplomacy, Democrats’ Gay Marriage Platform, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 31, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a Democratic National Convention speaker announcement and Newsweek calling Mitt a wimp. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Another Kennedy Mulls a Run for Congress

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2012 Rep. Barney Frank may be leaving the Capitol soon, but a member of the nation's most famous political clan could succeed him in the House of Representatives. Enter Joseph Kennedy III, stage left. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Class Warfare, Brought to You by the Muppets

Staff / Truthdig Dec 6, 2011 This just in: The Muppets are brainwashing your children with liberal, anti-corporate messages, according to this astute analysis conducted by objective reporter Eric Bolling of Fox News' "Follow the Money" propagandafest business broadcast. "Where are we, communist China?" he wonders. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Sayings of Chairman Barney

Richard Reeves / Truthdig Dec 2, 2011 "I'm used to being in the minority," he said. "I'm a left-handed gay Jew." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Giving Politicians a Good Name

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 1, 2011 Two politicians from different countries and with very different political pedigrees made news this week. Both spoke difficult truths and reminded us that we shouldn't use the word "politician" with routine contempt. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: Losing Barney Frank

Staff / Truthdig Nov 30, 2011 Not so fast, Fox News Nation. Although Congressman Barney Frank's announcement that he would not seek re-election in 2012 has sparked glee in the GOP, Jon Stewart notes in this "Daily Show" clip that Frank has been the all-in-one target for all things reviled by conservatives: "He's your everything bagel." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Barney Frank to Call It Quits

Staff / Truthdig Nov 28, 2011 Want to get a quick read on another American's politics? Say the words Barney Frank The Massachusetts congressman has become a distinctive presence in the House of Representatives over the last 32 years, becoming a lightning rod for condemnation and celebration, depending on where you sit On Monday (more) Updated. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Out, Another Bank Critic to Lead Consumer Agency

Staff / Truthdig Jul 18, 2011 Fearing a tough confirmation fight, the Obama administration has decided that Elizabeth Warren will not head the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Instead, the White House will nominate Richard Cordray, who was already selected to be the agency's top enforcer and who, in his previous gig as Ohio's attorney general, had put himself on the map by suing big banks. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Tea Party and Goldman Sachs: A Love Story

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jul 6, 2011 Face it We live in two nations, sharply divided by an enormous economic chasm between the super-rich and everyone else This should be an obvious fact of life for most Americans. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Road Map to Economic Armageddon

By John B. Taylor Jun 3, 2011 In "Reckless Endangerment," Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner argue that cozy connections between government and the financial industry were the primary cause of the financial crisis. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )