Donald Kaufman / TruthdigSep 11, 2015
On Thursday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his administration approved legislation that will gradually raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $15 an hour. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigAug 7, 2015
As Jon Stewart heads into the final stretch of hosting “The Daily Show,” Truthdig has chosen some of our favorite segments from both his popular Comedy Central news satire and other news shows on which he appeared—usually to the chagrin of those shows. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigAug 5, 2015
As Jon Stewart heads into the final stretch of hosting “The Daily Show,” Truthdig has chosen some of our favorite segments from both his popular Comedy Central news satire and other news shows on which he appeared (usually to the chagrin of those shows). Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Donald Kaufman / TruthdigJul 29, 2015
A petition titled "We The People," which sought the pardon of Edward Snowden and garnered 168,000 signatures, has been denied by the Obama administration. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigJul 17, 2015
On Thursday, a group of climate scientists working for the U.S. government gave notice that warming temperatures in the oceans are irreversible, regardless of any drastic actions that might be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigJun 13, 2015
Recent emails reveal the close bond between Koch lobbyists and regulators at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigJun 5, 2015
Former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner: “Not even death will stop the avalanche that is coming,” he said. “The die is cast. There can be no turning back. Let the chips fall where they fall.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigMay 2, 2015
Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s fight against Manny Pacquiao will be the highest-grossing boxing match in history. The allure? In part, a narrative that pits polar-opposite combatants in a kind of "Rocky" scenario. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigApr 28, 2015
President Obama addressed the ongoing unrest in Baltimore on Tuesday, admonishing demonstrators for changing the tone of the protests Monday, as he saw it, and characterizing the shift as one toward "senseless violence." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigApr 25, 2015
The takeover's collapse comes shortly after outgoing U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder gave regulators his approval to challenge the merger, which they had feared would harm competition and consumers alike. The takeover's collapse comes shortly after Attorney General Eric Holder gave regulators his approval to challenge the merger, which they had feared would harm competition and consumers alike. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigApr 15, 2015
A reserve sheriff's deputy has been charged in the killing, and the case has raised issues about the program in which he was participating. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigApr 7, 2015
Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., is sponsoring the proposed law with the help of five other House members, including Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. When Congress returns from recess next week, Pocan plans to present the bill in an effort to repeal parts of the Patriot Act. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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