Former Uber CEO Kalanick Severs Ties With Ride-Hailing Giant

CATHY BUSSEWITZ / The Associated Press Dec 24, 2019 His resignation from the company that turbocharged the gig economy will likely be met with relief from investors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

States Move to Take Over Fight Against Gerrymandering

DAVID A. LIEB and DAN SEWELL / The Associated Press Jun 28, 2019 A Supreme Court ruling could empower both parties to become even more aggressive in drawing districts to their benefit after the 2020 census. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Signs Sweeping Lame-Duck GOP Bills

TODD RICHMOND and SCOTT BAUER / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2018 The legislation restricts early voting and weakens the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Mail-Bomb Suspect Played DJ as FBI Closed In

ERIC TUCKER, MICHAEL BALSAMO and COLLEEN LONG / The Associated Press Oct 28, 2018 In the hours before his arrest, as federal authorities secretly accumulated evidence, Cesar Sayoc was in his element: spinning classic and Top 40 hits in a nightclub. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

President Trump Is the Greatest Threat to National Security

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Oct 25, 2018 Playing on fears and stoking divisiveness is the president's go-to strategy, even as tensions build on a national and international level as a result of his rhetoric and direction. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama Officials Are Living Large in Trump’s America

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Jul 11, 2018 New reporting finds that Jeh Johnson, Timothy Geithner and others are making a fortune in lobbying and consulting deals. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Reluctant Activist

Chris Storm / Truthdig Feb 5, 2018 Wonky as it seems, gerrymandering is a sinister threat in America. Fighting to keep voting districts fair is the most important work we can do. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Jeff Sessions Is Bringing Back Civil Forfeiture With a Bang

Moyers and Company Staff Aug 30, 2017 The police can take your assets even if you haven't been convicted of a crime. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Can a New CEO Save Uber After Travis Kalanick’s Departure?

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jun 23, 2017 Some analysts think the ride-service company may not survive unless it changes its business model—and fast. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Eric Holder’s Backward Policies on Criminal Justice Echo in Jeff Sessions’ Tenure

By Glen Ford / Black Agenda Report May 19, 2017 The attorney general (pictured, standing) would like to turn the clock back to pre-emancipation, but he will settle for a return to the days of his predecessor, Eric Holder (seated). Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Much Does California Value Its Immigrants?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 8, 2017 Lawyer and labor rights professor Victor Narro joined Truthdig to discuss the state's response to the president's immigration crackdown. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What We Expect to See in 2017

Staff / Truthdig Jan 1, 2017 2016 is history. As we turn the page on this strange and difficult year, Truthdig editors and writers look ahead to what the new year might bring. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )