O’Reilly on America’s ‘Complexion’ Change

Staff / Truthdig Jun 1, 2007 In this latest dispatch from the "No Spin Zone," Bill O'Reilly frets with Sen. John McCain about the "legitimate fear" that undocumented workers and their "extended families" will infiltrate the U.S., setting off a domino effect that will "sink the Republican Party" and -- "pardon the pun" -- alter America's "complexion" permanently. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Immigration Deal in the Works

Staff / Truthdig May 17, 2007 The stage is set for a possible Senate showdown next week after top Democratic and Republican senators came to an agreement Thursday with White House officials on the particulars for a proposed immigration overhaul. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bill Maher on LAPD Bullies

Staff / Truthdig May 14, 2007 In light of the LAPD's recent storm trooper-like behavior, Bill Maher reminds police everywhere, "We want to support you -- even to love you -- but you have to remember, it says 'To protect and serve' on the side of the car, not 'What the f--- are you looking at?' " Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush: I Can Hold Immigrants Forever, Without Trial

Staff / Truthdig Nov 14, 2006 From the AP: "Immigrants arrested in the United States may be held indefinitely on suspicion of terrorism and may not challenge their imprisonment in civilian courts," Bush & Co officials said Nov 13 Maybe it's time to stop singing that Lee Greenwood song "God Bless the UA" ? (And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free) Those lyrics don't quite resonate anymore . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jabari Asim: Closing the Racial Gap in Medical Treatment

Jabari Asim / Truthdig Jul 29, 2006 Why do African Americans still lag behind even recent African immigrants when it comes to beating heart disease and cancer? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Molly Ivins: More Immigrant Bashing on the Way

Molly Ivins / Truthdig Jul 6, 2006 "Can't you see that everything that's wrong with this country is because of illegal aliens? It's all their fault. The people in charge have nothing to do with it." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Goldwater Nephew Calls for Forced Immigrant Labor Camps

Staff / Truthdig Jun 25, 2006 Dan Goldwater, a gubernatorial candidate in Arizona and nephew of the late Sen Barry Goldwater, told a Spanish news agency that he wanted to hold undocumented immigrants in camps to use them "as labor in the construction of a wall and to clean the areas of the Arizona desert that they're polluting" He claims, however, that his words were taken out of context--that he only wanted to put convicted immigrant felons to work . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fatal Shooting at U.S.-Mexico Border Crossing

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2006 Authorities killed the driver of a truck suspected of transporting illegal immigrants. A sign of things to come? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Molly Ivins: Race Card Backfires on Republicans

Molly Ivins / Truthdig May 4, 2006 Dec. 16, 2005, is a day that will live in infamy in the Hall of Fame of Unintended Republican Consequences. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rev. Madison Shockley: Christian Coalition in the Fray

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig May 2, 2006 The religious advocacy group is inserting itself into the fight over the San Diego congressional seat of disgraced ex-Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Over 1 Million Attend Protests

Staff / Truthdig May 1, 2006 The mostly Hispanic immigrants flooded the streets of Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami and other cities, causing shutdowns at ports, factories and construction sites. The total impact is unknown. Marc Cooper strips away the myths surrounding the immigration debate. Read about how many companies would simply shut down if it weren't for illegal labor. Read "The Case for Globalized Labor," which argues that it is "economically and morally wrong for the world's poor immigrants to be locked out of work in the richest countries." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Immigrant Boycott Will Seek to ‘Close’ Cities

Staff / Truthdig Apr 27, 2006 A nationwide day of boycotts and marches planned for May 1 will flood the country's streets with Latinos demanding amnesty and legalization for undocumented workers. "We're going to close down Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Tucson, Phoenix, Fresno," says a boycott organizer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )