The Most Anti-Science Political Candidates of Election 2012

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 31, 2012 Although many seekers of elected office are mulling over the connection between climate change and the deadly and destructive superstorm Sandy, there are a few candidates in the U.S. who won't be following suit. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Clinton Mocks Romney, ‘Heckuva Job Brownie’ Knocks Obama, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 31, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Mitt Romney's latest campaign deception and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie offering praise for President Obama. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Time to Play the Race Card — Again

Richard Reeves / Truthdig Oct 31, 2012 Republicans are ending this campaign where they began four years ago, questioning the legitimacy of an elected black president with an odd (to us) name. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hurricane Sandy and Climate Change: What’s the Connection?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 31, 2012 The damage caused by Hurricane Sandy is prompting people to ask exactly how the storm is related to climate change. Category 1 hurricanes are typical October fare, and Sandy's collision with another storm is unusual, says Chris Mooney at Mother Jones. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Amid the Storm, Bill McKibben Reflects on the City He Loves

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 30, 2012 The author and environmental activist fears for New York City because of the damage done by Hurricane Sandy to its subway system, which he describes as “the city’s very roots.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Atlantic Coast Wakes Up to the Nightmare

Staff / Truthdig Oct 30, 2012 Hurricane Sandy ripped through the Eastern Seaboard on Monday, killing at least 33, leaving millions without power, destroying homes, causing rampant flooding, impacting air travel and bringing several major cities to a grinding halt. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sandy Teaches a Lesson

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Oct 30, 2012 Back when he was being "severely conservative," Mitt Romney suggested that responsibility for disaster relief should be taken from the big, bad federal government and given to the states, or perhaps even privatized. Hurricane Sandy would like to know if he'd care to reconsider. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mitt’s Anti-Gay Remarks, Romney’s Misleading Jeep Ad, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 30, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including how Hurricane Sandy could impact the presidential election and an endorsement from the creator of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Anti-Gay Christian Leader Blames Homosexuality for Hurricane Sandy

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 29, 2012 John McTernan believes he knows what's responsible for Hurricane Sandy, and it's not climate science. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Frankenstorm Election

Paul Zanetti, Cagle Cartoons, Australia Oct 29, 2012 Dig deeper

The Real Election 2012 October Surprise: Hurricane Sandy

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 29, 2012 With eight days to go until voters head to the polls to elect the next president, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are being forced to alter their campaign schedules because of Hurricane Sandy. The impact may be felt, however, beyond that. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down: What to Expect

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 29, 2012 Hurricane Sandy, the potentially "life-threatening" superstorm, is bearing down on the Eastern Seaboard. And while the eye of the storm is not expected to hit the mid-Atlantic coast until late Monday afternoon, many residents are already feeling the Category 1 storm's impact. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )