Surprising Ways Voter Suppression Hurts Women

Mandy Velez / AlterNet Jan 11, 2018 Donald Trump got one thing right: The voting system is “rigged"—though not in the way he thinks. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Student Debt Slavery: Time to Level the Playing Field

Ellen Brown / Truthdig Jan 4, 2018 To get fair credit terms, students need to know their rights and mobilize. They can demand better terms through state-owned banks. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Student Debt Slavery: Bankrolling Financiers on Backs of the Young

Ellen Brown / Truthdig Dec 26, 2017 Higher education has been transformed from a public service into a lucrative cash cow for private investors. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Where Is Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy?

Allen Barra / Truthdig Dec 13, 2017 The Heisman saga of the former USC running back reveals the hypocrisy of the NCAA, the governing body of American college sports. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Trump’s Base Should Wise Up to His Populist Ruse

Rajan Menon / TomDispatch Nov 28, 2017 The president's pseudo-populist economic message helped put him in the Oval Office, but it's not likely to work given the world's economic realities. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Erwin Chemerinsky: What Students Don’t Get About Free Speech (Audio, Transcript)

Staff and Robert Scheer / Truthdig Oct 27, 2017 The constitutional law expert and Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer discuss freedom of expression and the history of First Amendment rights. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )

True Gentlemen

T. Rees Shapiro Oct 20, 2017 A new book provides a blistering inside look at America's fraternities. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

U.S. School Partners With Saudi Security College

By Samayia Taylor / CODEPINK Sep 30, 2017 Critics say the program, overseen by the University of New Haven, will shape the instruction of officers within the oppressive Middle Eastern regime. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Charlottesville, Neo-Nazis and the Challenge to Higher Education

Henry Giroux / Truthdig Sep 9, 2017 Educators have a particular responsibility to address the growing assault on democracy under President Trump. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Veterans Get Expanded College Assistance Under Trump

By Darlene Superville / Associated Press Aug 17, 2017 Veterans would get additional payments for completing science, technology and engineering courses. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Teaching Civic Skills and Action Should Be Standard in Schools

Ralph Nader / Truthdig Aug 9, 2017 Students are best prepared for a life of democratic citizenship when they study real-world applications close to home. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Republicans Are Right: Going to College Hurts

By Jessicah Pierre / OtherWords Jul 23, 2017 Polls show most Republicans feel colleges have a negative impact on the country. They might be right—but not for reasons they think. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )