Missouri Takes Away St. Louis’ Minimum Wage Hike

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Aug 30, 2017 Legislators pre-empt an ordinance that would have gradually raised the local base pay from the state's level of $7.70 an hour to $11. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Will Political Chaos in North Carolina Lead to a ‘Third Reconstruction’?

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Dec 22, 2016 The Rev William Barber has hope: "[Republicans] are afraid They know that if we have policy movement along with this kind of moral movement, it will not only energize North Carolina, but it could energize the rest of the South". Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Abortion Rights Find Strong Champions Among the Clergy

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig Jul 6, 2016 The news media are not presenting a complete picture For generations, many ministers have stood with people making difficult choices about their reproductive lives The news media are not presenting a complete picture. 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 )

Supreme Court ‘Stops the Sham’ by Striking Down Texas Abortion Law

Staff / Truthdig Jun 27, 2016 Women's health advocates rejoiced Monday as controversial abortion restrictions were overturned because they pose an unconstitutional burden. Women's health advocates rejoiced Monday as controversial abortion restrictions were overturned because they pose an unconstitutional burden. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sentenced to Motherhood

By Rose Aguilar Jun 13, 2016 Dawn Porter’s “Trapped”—which airs June 20 on PBS—explores the effects of restrictive abortion laws in Texas and other parts of the country. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

‘Bathroom Bills’ Are Attacks on the Humanity of Transgender People

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Apr 2, 2016 Right-wing extremists—losing the battle over same-sex marriage—have found a new target They have hit upon a formula designed to lure gullible Americans into believing that transgender people are sexual predators lurking in restrooms, eager to prey on the opposite sex Right-wing extremists—losing the battle over same-sex marriage—have found a new target. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

North Carolina: Flush Your Bathroom Bill Down the Toilet

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Mar 31, 2016 The bathroom ban is a symptom of systemic, institutionalized discrimination against transgender people. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Biggest Abortion Rights Case in Two Decades

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Nov 14, 2015 Justices agreed Friday to review a Texas law that could close three-fourths of the state’s abortion clinics. The law, known as HB2, passed in 2013 and has led to the closure of more than half the state's clinics. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )