The Voting Rights Act, 2.0

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Aug 4, 2016 This new generation of Jim Crow-style laws is facing federal court challenges, and they are being thrown out or significantly weakened, one by one. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Liberty Bell and the Democratic Party: A Tale of Two Fractures in Philadelphia

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jul 28, 2016 Cheers and applause filled the Wells Fargo Center. While thousands went wild, several hundred, well, just went. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Videotaping a Crime Is Not a Crime

Staff / Truthdig Jul 14, 2016 Citizens who provide video evidence of police brutality are doing a public service. Police harassment of those citizens has to stop. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Iraq War, Based on Lies, Rages On

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jul 7, 2016 In the wake of the Chilcot Report, there should be a serious effort to hold leaders like George W Bush and Britain's Tony Blair accountable for the ongoing death and destruction in Iraq and beyond In the wake of the Chilcot Report, there should be a serious effort to hold leaders like George W. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Supreme Court Makes Herstory

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jun 30, 2016 With hundreds of abortion restriction bills in play around the country, this week's landmark victory in a Texas battle over the issue is cause for celebration, but not rest. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A House Divided on Gun Control Cannot Vacation

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jun 24, 2016 "Give us a vote. Let us vote. We came here to do our jobs. We came here to work. The American people are demanding action." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Let’s Learn From Australia: Semi-Automatic Weapons Bans Work

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jun 16, 2016 About 10 days before he committed the single largest shooting massacre in modern U.S. history, Omar Mateen walked into the St. Lucie Shooting Center, in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and bought an AR-style semi-automatic rifle and a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Tale of Two Injustices: ‘Lynching’ and Sexual Assault in California

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jun 9, 2016 Jasmine Richards was sentenced to 90 days and three years' probation Brock Turner, despite his multiple felony convictions for sexual assault, will likely get credit for good behavior and serve about the same amount of time as Jasmine As for Brock Turner's victim, her sentence is ongoing Jasmine Richards was sentenced to 90 days and three years' probation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Takes High School Detention to a New Level

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan May 26, 2016 In January, Wildin Acosta left his home to go to school but never made it. He was thrown to the ground and arrested by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He has been in detention ever since. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Breaking Free: A Rising Tide of Climate Resistance

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan May 19, 2016 It has become increasingly clear that it is the younger generation that will save us all. It has become increasingly clear that it is the younger generation that will save us all. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Obama Should Heed Hiroshima’s Survivors

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan May 12, 2016 As we left the memorial, Koji Hosokawa told us to stop. He looked us in the eye and told us not to forget the victims. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rest in Peace, Dan Berrigan — Just as You Lived

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan May 5, 2016 Daniel J. Berrigan lived his life true to his calling, literally practicing what he preached. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )