Business & Economy

Kentucky Republicans’ War Against Green Investing

Blanca Begert / Grist Jan 9, 2023 From the U.S. House to state governments, the GOP takes aim at pro-climate finance strategies. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Bernie Sanders Is Not George McGovern

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 28, 2020 Democrats convinced that the Vermont senator would lose to Donald Trump vastly underestimate the risk of nominating a so-called moderate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Bad Weather Moves into Eastern States; 5 Dead in South

REBECCA REYNOLDS YONKER / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2020 Extreme wind gusts, blowing snow and widespread flooding make traveling treacherous Friday. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Amy McGrath Files to Challenge McConnell in Senate Race

BRUCE SCHREINER / The Associated Press Dec 27, 2019 The retired Marine pilot joins a crowded field of candidates from both parties to vie for the Senate Majority Leader's seat. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: McConnell May Be Worse Than Trump

Robert Reich / Truthdig Dec 2, 2019 Both have helped usher in a new age of American authoritarianism. Next November, we have a moral obligation to vote them out of office. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Confirms Kelly Craft as U.S. Ambassador to United Nations

MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Jul 31, 2019 The current ambassador to Canada and major GOP donor is confirmed, 56-34, to fill the diplomatic position vacant for more than seven months. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Amy McGrath Announces Bid for McConnell’s Senate Seat

MICHAEL TACKETT / The Associated Press Jul 9, 2019 The Marine combat aviator who narrowly lost a House race to an incumbent Republican in Kentucky will take on the Senate Majority Leader. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

More ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bans Advancing in South, Midwest

RUSS BYNUM / The Associated Press May 12, 2019 State governments are on a course to virtually eliminate abortion access in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio and Kentucky. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Near-Total Abortion Bans Seek to Overturn Roe v. Wade

DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Apr 10, 2019 "Heartbeat" bills that would ban most abortions as early as six weeks have been filed in at least eight states. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Trump’s Threats Grow More Ominous by the Day

Robert Reich / Truthdig Mar 21, 2019 He's already raised the specter of violence against his political opponents, and things may get worse as Robert Mueller closes in. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What Would MAGA-Jesus Do? (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Jan 24, 2019 The firestorm that erupted after a group of MAGA-hat-wearing high schoolers taunted a Native American man on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial has yet to die down. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘MAGA’ Students Seen Mocking Native Americans Could Face Expulsion

ADAM BEAM and BRIAN MELLEY / The Associated Press Jan 19, 2019 Videos show a disturbing scene as a youth stares at and stands very close to an elderly man after rallies in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )