Tehran Shoots, Obama Scorns

Staff / Truthdig Jul 9, 2008 Taking a move from the McCain playbook and latching on to the bogeyman that is Iran, Barack Obama responded to Tehran's long-range weapons tests Wednesday with calls for tougher economic sanctions against the country, whose missiles are now deemed capable of hitting American bases in the region. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama to Pay for Party Unity

Staff / Truthdig Jun 25, 2008 Barack Obama is reaching out to Hillary Clinton's pocketbook, asking his finance team to help pay off at least $10 million of the debt Clinton accrued during her primary bid. The move comes after an announcement that Camp Obama had raised $287 million by the end of May and declined public funding of his campaign. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Kucinich Under Fire

Dennis Kucinich / Truthdig Feb 8, 2008 Rep. Dennis Kucinich is back in Cleveland and fighting for his political survival as his longtime corporate opponents finance a Swift-boat-style media onslaught to take over his congressional seat. Here he fires back and makes his case for why Cleveland, and the country, needs his voice in Congress now more than ever. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Who Will Take On the Banks?

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jan 23, 2008 Because Dennis Kucinich was barred from the Democrats' South Carolina debate, there was no one willing to say what Kucinich would have said: Bankers are crooks who will steal from the public unless the government holds them accountable. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nepalese Monarchy Ousted in Vote

Staff / Truthdig Dec 29, 2007 Nepal's long-standing monarchy is about to become obsolete, after more than two-thirds of the country's provisional parliament voted to amend the constitution and give the government the power to abolish the monarchy and establish a "federal democratic republican state" instead. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The ‘Gay Debate’: Abridged Version

Staff / Truthdig Aug 11, 2007 Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, those who may have missed the Logo- and HRC-sponsored Democratic debate about "LGBT"-focused issues can see a 10-minute condensed version here -- featuring Obama in the hot seat over his stance on gay marriage and Melissa Etheridge!. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

AFL/CIO Debate Roundup

Staff / Truthdig Aug 9, 2007 Miss Tuesday night's AFL-CIO Democratic debate? Or just want to relive the magic? Well, either way, you're in luck -- John Harrison at TheLargestMinority.com has put together a blow-by-blow video montage and summary for your viewing and reading pleasure. Go to the inside page to check it all out. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Is the GOP Using Robo-Calls to Depress Turnout?

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2006 In Nebraska, it appears GOP operatives are blanketing residents with "robo-calls" containing the Democratic candidate's voice -- in order to get voters so angry with the Dem that they vote against him We agree with John at AMERICAblog: Throw these bums in jail . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Marie Cocco: Longing for the Reality-Based Community

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2006 If nothing else, a Democratic victory at the polls would mark a return to governance by people guided by facts, not emotions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Who’s Serious Now?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 Conservative columnist Andrew Sullivan sparked a lot of debate by writing recently that Dems aren't offering any alternatives to the GOP's failed method of fighting the so-called war on terror. Oh yeah? Some Dems beg to differ: A dead-on, serious response A wickedly satirical response Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jabari Asim: Jim Crow Poll Tax 2.0

Jabari Asim / Truthdig Aug 14, 2006 GOP'ers say it's just a coincidence that Democratic voters are the ones most likely to be disenfranchised by new photo ID requirements at the voting booths. Yeah, and I've got some fertile Missouri mules to sell you. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Lamont Heads New GOP Bogeymen Lineup

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2006 RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman has released a video titled "From NDR to Ned Lamont: The Democratic Party's Transformation From Strength to Weakness" Its message is obvious Its logic is ludicrous -- ie that only blind adherence to Bush's failed policies will make America safe (More after the jump) . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )