Trump’s Decision to Attack Syria Increases the Risk of World War III

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Apr 10, 2017 Russia-baiting has given the president huge incentives to prove he is not Vladimir Putin's flunky and boosted the odds of a showdown between the world's two nuclear superpowers. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

#NoBillNoBreak: Democrats Occupy the House to Demand Gun Reform

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Jun 22, 2016 Their sit-in comes just days after the Senate rejected four gun control measures. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Senate Fails to Pass Four New Gun Safety Bills, Even After the Mass Killing in Orlando

Staff / Truthdig Jun 21, 2016 It was business as usual on gun legislation in Washington on Monday But some lawmakers remain hopeful that a compromise can be reached to provide common-sense gun laws in America It's business as usual on gun legislation in Washington. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Is the Gun Lobby Finally Cornered?

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jun 21, 2016 Even the most fervently held dogma is not immune to reality and logic. The collapse of the opposition to reasonable steps toward making us a safer country may not happen all at once. But it is in sight. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Year After Sandy Hook, Are We Any Safer? In a Word, No

BLANK Dec 11, 2013 Since the massacre that was supposed to have changed the national debate over gun control, more state laws have been enacted that loosen gun restrictions than restrict them. So the lesson from Sandy Hook is that we need to change our name to the Insane States of America. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senators Slam ‘Offensive’ NRA Move, Marriage Equality Endorsements Pile Up, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 26, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a bold prediction by MSNBC's president and the launch of a pro-marijuana super PAC. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrat Chris Murphy Wins Connecticut Senate Seat

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 7, 2012 Murphy beat out Republican challenger Linda McMahon for retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman’s place in the Senate, 55 percent to 43 percent, with votes in 14 percent of the state’s precincts counted, The Washington Post reported. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )