Original Intent

Christopher Weyant, Cagle Cartoons, The Hill Jan 13, 2013 Dig deeper

Defining American Exceptionalism

Joe Conason / Truthdig Jul 9, 2012 The Founders did not regard their weak new republic as intrinsically superior or chosen by God to rule the world -- but argued instead that the ideals of popular sovereignty and constitutional freedom represented the natural rights and the future of humanity everywhere. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

They Didn’t Say It

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2011 Coffee mugs, bumper stickers and posters displayed at political rallies nationwide bear the clumsy distortions of remarks made by thoughtful people throughout the ages. The question of their popularity and endurance has been the subject of a number of recent essays. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Without a Debt Deal, Obama Can Make the Rich Pay

Moshe Adler / Truthdig Jul 29, 2011 If the deficit remains unfunded, the president should withhold money from the enforcement and the support of laws that enrich the rich This would lead to higher wages for workers and lower prices for consumers, and it would help shield them from the cuts he wants to make in income security programs. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Tea Party: It’s Worse Than You Think

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig Oct 7, 2010 A debate has raged over the last 18 months as to whether the tea party movement is racist I propose to put this debate to rest The tea party is racist Its followers have deployed a brilliant strategy to deflect charges of racism by using a form of the legislative provision known as severability . Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

We the Ticklish

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I Don’t Have the Constitution for It

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jan 7, 2010 Dig deeper

No Smokething

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Mar 14, 2009 Dig deeper

Church, State and Campaign ’08

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig May 2, 2008 We are letting religious fanaticism dominate the presidential campaign. The candidates have brought it on themselves with tedious references to their churchgoing piety. Now we're all paying for it. Who cares what their preachers say? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )