Green Party Woos Black Lives Matter (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 1, 2016 Although no formal endorsement of a 2016 presidential candidate is forthcoming from the Black Lives Matter movement, that doesn't mean Green Party leaders won't keep trying to recruit its members. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Black Lives Matter at Politicon 2016: Personal Tragedies Fuel Fierce Activism

Emma Niles / Truthdig Jun 29, 2016 The intensely emotional panel at the Pasadena, Calif., convention demonstrated the strength of the movement and reminded the audience of the continuing fight against police brutality and systemic racism. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Partial Victory for Black Lives Matter Activist Jasmine Richards

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jun 9, 2016 The case that the 28-year-old community organizer represents is another reason why the movement it has galvanized is more crucial than ever. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

George Zimmerman Sells Murder Weapon to Fight Black Lives Matter

Clara Romeo / Truthdig May 19, 2016 To add insult to lethal injury, Zimmerman responded to questions on how Trayvon Martin's family might feel about the gun auction by criticizing their parenting. To add insult to lethal injury, Zimmerman responded to questions on how Trayvon Martin's family might feel about the gun auction by criticizing their parenting. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Investigation Continues in Death of Gynnya McMillen, 16-Year-Old Girl Who Died in Police Custody

Emma Niles / Truthdig Apr 12, 2016 Two employees of the Kentucky juvenile detention center where the young African-American was found dead in January were arraigned last week on misdemeanor charges of official misconduct in connection with her death. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Clinton Bill

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Bill Clinton, Black Lives Matter Protesters Clash Over Hillary’s Then-Support of 1994 Crime Bill

Emma Niles / Truthdig Apr 8, 2016 The former president verbally takes on protesters at a Philadelphia campaign event for his wife, Hillary Clinton, who as first lady had expressed support for the crime bill he signed during his first term. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Preserve Us From Old Fools on Horseback

Richard Reeves / Truthdig Apr 26, 2014 Cliven Bundy is a tax cheat, but his supporters seem to think he's Davy Crockett. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Lowdown on Fracking

By Lena Groeger, ProPublica Feb 18, 2012 Proposed new rules would require oil and gas companies to divulge the kinds and amounts of chemicals used in their underground hydraulic fracturing operations. But environmental and health advocates say drillers could exploit some loopholes. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )