Hillary’s Health Care Remodel

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Sep 18, 2007 The genius of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign has been her skill at turning liabilities into assets and weaknesses into strengths. By putting out a detailed health care plan on Monday, Clinton embarked on this year's most daring act of political jujitsu. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Same-Sex Marriages on Hold in Iowa

Staff / Truthdig Sep 1, 2007 Just hours after Iowa's ban on same-sex marriages was lifted by Polk County Judge Robert Hanson, the judge agreed to stay his ruling upon a request from the Polk County attorney, who will file an appeal. However, one lucky couple was able to seal the deal before the stay was granted. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: The Eerily Familiar ABC Debate

Staff / Truthdig Aug 21, 2007 "The Daily Show's" custom-made moniker for Sunday's Democratic debate, "Clusterf@#k to the White House," perfectly captured the skewed spirit of ABC's déjà-vu-inducing coverage of this latest Q & A session with the left-leaning presidential candidates -- or at least with Sens. Clinton and Obama -- as a "bored" fly alighted on Sen. Chris Dodd's shellacked hairdo. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Honeymoon May Be Over for Ron Paul

Staff / Truthdig Aug 13, 2007 Ron Paul may have soured his antiwar appeal among progressives with a speech Saturday at the Iowa straw poll. Paul referred to Roe v. Wade as "that horrible ruling," called for the abolition of the Departments of Energy and Education and the IRS, and attacked welfare and immigrants. But the most bizarre moment came when he suggested airline passengers should be allowed to carry guns. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Romney Wins Iowa Straw Poll

Staff / Truthdig Aug 13, 2007 Mitt Romney won the Republican straw poll in Iowa on Saturday by a wide margin, but his victory was tempered by the conspicuous absence of the other big names in the campaign: John McCain, Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson. Mike Huckabee, meanwhile, turned heads with a surprising second-place finish. Tommy Thompson said previously he would drop out of the race if he didn't get second or better. He placed sixth. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Dark Side of Ethanol

Staff / Truthdig Apr 18, 2007 A new study out of Stanford University says ethanol could worsen smog problems, as the alternative fuel may produce dirtier air than gasoline. Ethanol has already been something of a mixed bag for environmentalists, who are desperate for politically viable alternative fuels but troubled by the high cost of corn-based ethanol. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hillary Jokes About Bill’s Bad Behavior

Staff / Truthdig Jan 30, 2007 While speaking at a rally in Iowa, Hillary Clinton tried out a tactic she may come to rely on during the campaign -- humor. Responding to a question about the bad men of the world, Clinton made a veiled reference to her notorious marital difficulties, and sent the crowd into an uproar. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Senator Wants to Sic IRS on Pimps

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2006 When Republicans push good programs, we like to take notice. This is a great example. GOP Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa wants to establish an office in the IRS that will specifically go after sex traffickers -- to get them off the street and free their prey from lives of sexual slavery. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Judge Strikes Down Iowa Christian Prison Program

Staff / Truthdig Jun 14, 2006 In a ruling that could have major implications for Bush's faith-based initiatives, an Iowa judge ruled that an evangelical Christian prison rehabilitation program was "pervasively sectarian," and that the state of Iowa "is excessively entangled with religion" through the program. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )