Will the Courts Save the Dreamers?

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Sep 14, 2017 If Donald Trump has the opportunity to appoint one or more additional justices to the Supreme Court, DACA may be struck down. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Trump Turns Dreams Into Nightmares by Deciding to End DACA

Bill Blum / Truthdig Sep 4, 2017 In the absence of a reliable legal remedy, the struggle to save the program and Dreamers will move again to the political arena. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

UC Berkeley Protesters Fight to Save Funding for Undocumented Students

Staff / Truthdig Apr 23, 2016 A coalition of campus organizations interrupted the school’s “Cal Day” to draw attention to a $5 million fund that is set to expire soon. The money was originally earmarked for immigration attorneys, psychologists and a textbook rental system. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

In a Rebuke to Putin, Obama Names Gay Athletes to Olympic Delegation

BLANK Dec 18, 2013 At the same time, the White House announced that no top-tier government officials will join the official group, a clear slap at Russian anti-homosexual policies and a strong sign of support for gay athletes. Let the games begin. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Napolitano to Trade Her Helmet for a Cap and Gown

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 12, 2013 Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has bested career academics and school administrators to be named the next president of the 10-campus University of California system, the Los Angeles Times reports. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Obama Warns Republicans, Clinton at the Golden Globes, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 15, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including some good news for George H.W. Bush and Justice Clarence Thomas breaks his silence in the Supreme Court. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Drone Patrols Grow on the Northern Border

Staff / Truthdig Apr 30, 2012 Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has outlined for the U.S. Senate a northern border surveillance program using unmanned drones that now extends from North Dakota to eastern Washington. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Freedom Watch’ Goes Dark

Staff / Truthdig Feb 14, 2012 In this clip from his axed Fox Business show, "Freedom Watch," Judge Andrew Napolitano asks some questions that may be too advanced for the average viewer of the Murdochian network -- or any habitual viewer of any major network looking to absorb the latest talking points and get on with her day. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Five Women Who Matter Most

Helen Redmond / Truthdig Oct 5, 2011 The Forbes list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women is an obscenely wealthy international sisterhood of politicians, celebrities and billionaires This is an alternativeForbes' World’s 100 Most Powerful Women are an obscenely wealthy sisterhood of politicians, celebrities and billionaires. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Former Miss USA Alleges TSA Abuse

Staff / Truthdig Apr 27, 2011 Two and a half weeks after an airport pat-down of a 6-year-old ended up on YouTube and in the mainstream media, the Transportation Security Administration is in the middle of another controversy. In a new video on YouTube and other websites, a tearful former Miss USA charges she was sexually violated during a TSA search. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Homeland Security to Retire Color-Coded Terror Alert System

Staff / Truthdig Apr 21, 2011 The Department of Homeland Security has finally caved in to widespread public disdain for its color-coded terror alert system and will replace it with a new, simpler system next week. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

No More Orange Alerts

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2011 Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano is expected to announce the retirement of George W. Bush's color-coded terror alert system that always seemed like an easy way to terrify the public. In its day, the color-coded threat indicator only hit red (severe) once, and never dropped below yellow (elevated). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )