Politicized Nonprofits and the Real IRS Scandal

Thomas Hedges / Truthdig Jul 30, 2013 The mainstream media have decided that the IRS scandal wasn’t a scandal after all. News outlets are calling the dwindling accusations of tea party Republicans empty, and saying that the only disaster is that the IRS is disorganized. But underneath all the drama lies a real scandal. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Investigate Darrell Issa!

Joe Conason / Truthdig Jul 2, 2013 It is now obvious that the behavior of the House Government Oversight Committee chairman represents the most serious wrongdoing in the supposed "IRS scandal." But this isn't the first time that Issa, who happens to be the wealthiest man in Congress, has misused the broad powers of his chairmanship. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

No Joke

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Jun 28, 2013 Dig deeper

Greenwald Blasts Critics, Dodd-Frank Under Attack, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 25, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including some major new developments in the IRS targeting scandal and President Obama's take on whistle-blower Edward Snowden. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Not So Super

David Fitzsimmons, Cagle Cartoons, The Arizona Star Jun 19, 2013 Dig deeper

IRS Conspiracy Theory Debunked, Rand Paul Answers Cheney Criticism, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 19, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Sen. John McCain's hypocrisy on "secret emails" and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's revelation about the scary way a GOP-controlled Senate would act. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Controversial Voting Law Struck Down, Snowden ‘Honored’ by Cheney, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 18, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including President Obama's poll numbers take a dive amid controversies plaguing his administration and a new report says Virginia's Republican governor is using taxpayer dollars for personal expenses. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Monster Under the Bed

Clay Bennett / Truthdig Jun 15, 2013 Dig deeper

Huckabee: ‘Time for Churches to Reject Tax-Exempt Status’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 13, 2013 The socially conservative former governor of Arkansas explained to a group of Southern Baptist pastors at a conference this week why churches should no longer accept government tax breaks. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Storm Chasers

Christopher Weyant, Cagle Cartoons, The Hill Jun 6, 2013 Dig deeper

Darrell Issa’s Gut

Randall Enos, Cagle Cartoons Jun 6, 2013 Dig deeper

Kansas Farmer Sues Monsanto, Glenn Beck’s Bizarre Interview, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 5, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including more Republican insults against women and why the GOP is upset (again) with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )