Rep. Conyers Confirms Harassment Settlement; Ethics Probe Opens

Corey Williams / Associated Press Nov 22, 2017 The 88-year-old Michigan Democrat, under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, is denying allegations of sexual misconduct. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

In the Era of #MeToo, Will Trump’s Accusers Finally Be Heard?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 22, 2017 The GOP leadership should be called out on its hypocrisy in believing Roy Moore's accusers—but not President Trump’s. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Revolutionary Reform Called Single-Payer

Paul Street / Truthdig Oct 4, 2017 Government-funded health insurance in the United States would have many positive democratic consequences. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

To Bernie: Now Is No Time to Compromise

By Margaret Flowers Aug 31, 2017 A group of single-payer leaders writes an open letter to the senator pointing to problems in his bill draft. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Medicare for All: It’s a Matter of Life and Death

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jun 29, 2017 “The science is showing us that if you lack health insurance people die earlier as a result,” says Dr Steffie Woolhandler, co-founder of Physicians for a National Health Program. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Medicare for All: A Prescription for What Ails Us

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jun 22, 2017 As the Senate's disclosure of its version of Trumpcare dominates news channels, the underreported movement for single-payer health care grows. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Justice Democrats Plan to Give Progressives a Reason to Vote in the 2018 Midterms

Emma Niles / Truthdig Apr 21, 2017 Kyle Kulinski, a co-founder of the political movement, tells Truthdig where establishment Democrats are failing and how voters can reform the stagnant party. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Members of Congress Call for an End to Voter Suppression

Staff / Truthdig Apr 30, 2016 Nine legislators, their staff and 200 activists packed the hearing room of the US House Judiciary Committee to standing room only recently to demand an end to mass voter suppression and the manipulation of U elections. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Disenfranchisement of American Felons: Caught Once and Left Behind for Good

Thor Benson / Truthdig Nov 26, 2014 The American public only loses when we don't allow felons to try to reintegrate into society. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Rep. Conyers Pushes for ‘Full Employment’ Bill

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 17, 2013 An 11th-hour deal to end the 16-day partial government shutdown and pull the nation back from the brink of a historic debt default occurred Wednesday night. Rep. John Conyers says the focus on spending and debt is wrong; Congress should pass a full employment bill. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Rep. Justin Amash

BLANK Jul 28, 2013 For rattling the first of what hopefully becomes a whole chorus of official sabers against the National Security Agency's indiscriminate domestic wiretapping activities, we honor a Republican lawmaker from Michigan.For rattling the first of what may become a whole chorus of official sabers against the NSA's indiscriminate spying program, we honor a Republican from Michigan as Truthdigger this week. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Legislators and Activists Mount Opposition to Citizens United

Staff / Truthdig Apr 21, 2012 Good news for democracy: Lawmakers at all levels of government met with activists on Capitol Hill this week to sign a "Declaration for Democracy" in support of the effort to overturn the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )