Same-Sex Marriage: Will SCOTUS Make It Official?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Apr 29, 2015 The once-unthinkable is about to happen. Get ready. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Special Delivery for the Plutocrats

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Apr 23, 2015 "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds," reads the unofficial motto of the United States Postal Service. We now can add to that "nor a national security no-fly zone," as demonstrated by mailman Doug Hughes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Senators Vow Gun Control Filibuster, Limbaugh Admits Defeat, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 29, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including more legal troubles for former Idaho Sen. Larry Craig related to that infamous bathroom arrest and Barbara Walters' possible major announcement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader vs. the FEC

By Thomas Hedges, Center for Study of Responsive Law Jan 19, 2013 Nader is suing the Federal Election Commission for not investigating the law firms that allegedly worked on behalf of the Democratic National Committee in a coordinated effort to obstruct his bid for the presidency in 2004. Nader is suing the Federal Election Commission for not investigating the law firms that allegedly worked on behalf of the DNC in a coordinated effort to obstruct his 2004 bid for the presidency. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Bachmann Accused of FEC Violations, Fox News Hires Kucinich, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 17, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Jamie Dimon's "punishment" for a massive trading loss and Jimmy Kimmel spoofs the gun control debate. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Rise of Secret Campaign Donors

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2011 A growing number of political campaign contributors are bypassing the Federal Election Commission entirely, secretly donating large sums of money right under the nose of the toothless organization. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

O’Donnell Accused of Dipping Into the Campaign Till

Staff / Truthdig Dec 30, 2010 Christine O'Donnell raised a record $73 million in her 2010 bid to represent Delaware in the US Senate, but allegations about how she spent that money and funds from previous campaigns have led to a criminal investigation by federal prosecutors and the FBI (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The High Cost of Hope

Staff / Truthdig Dec 5, 2008 Was it his charisma? His rhetorical gifts? His policy ideas? There's a more cynical and perhaps realistic explanation for Barack Obama's historic electoral victory over John McCain: When all was said and done, the Democrat had about $400 million more to spend than his rival. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

FEC: Frist Violated Election Law in 2000

Staff / Truthdig Jun 2, 2006 The Federal Election Commission, acting on a report by a watchdog group, found that Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist failed to disclose a $1.44 million loan that made it appear as though he had significantly more money than he did. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )