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Hey Millennials, Here’s What Gary Johnson Believes (Video)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 23, 2016 For starters, the Libertarian Party presidential candidate supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership, fracking and "massive cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and social welfare programs of all kinds," writes Mother Jones blogger Kevin Drum. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Purpose of Argument Online

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 23, 2014 The "public face of social liberalism" is synonymous with "an endless list of things that you can't do or say or think, and with the constant threat of being called an existentially bad person if you say the wrong thing," journalist Freddie deBoer writes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

America’s Criminal Element

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 13, 2013 Was lead a driver of the late 20th century surge in violent crime, drops in IQ, cognitive deficits and incidences of ADHD? Mounting evidence at the national, state, city and individual levels -- and across the world -- strongly suggest it was. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Problem With ‘Jobs’

Staff / Truthdig Mar 2, 2012 For all this talk about the need for more jobs, politicians and the corporate media rarely discuss whether those positions empower individuals rather than simply boosting the economy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

State Taxes Stacked Against the Poor

Staff / Truthdig Feb 4, 2012 Though many conservatives would rather not discuss it, not all taxes are created equal. Sure, the federal income tax is progressive (though less so than in the past), but payroll and state taxes -- which include levies on income, property, sales and various fees -- are not, and the differences between the top 1 percent and the bottom 20 percent can be large. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )