Hong Kong Leader Offers Apology as Mass Protests Continue

CHRISTOPHER BODEEN and ELAINE KURTENBACH / The Associated Press Jun 15, 2019 Carrie Lam says she regrets her handling of legislation that would allow extradition of some Hong Kong citizens to mainland China. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Wisconsin GOP Votes to Weaken Democrat Who Defeated Walker

SCOTT BAUER and TODD RICHMOND / The Associated Press Dec 5, 2018 Amid protests and opposition, the state's Republican-controlled Legislature passes a package of lame-duck bills after an all-night session. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Brown Signs 7 California Bills Targeting Workplace Sexual Harassment

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Sep 30, 2018 The measures ban secret contracts that keep victims quiet, mandate anti-harassment training and require that corporations include women on their boards. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Florida Shooting Survivor to Pols: ‘You Need to Take Some Action’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Feb 15, 2018 Student David Hogg lambasts lawmakers' "thoughts and prayers" and reliance on "ideas" over legislation that could help save lives. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Senators Demand Humane Treatment for Women in Prison

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2017 The Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act, introduced by Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker, would protect the federal prison system's most vulnerable and fastest-growing group. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Governing Dysfunction

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What’s the Matter With Iowa? Dark News From Red-State America

Paul Street / Truthdig Mar 19, 2017 A slew of Republican legislation is flowing out of the Capitol in Des Moines during this radical right-wing moment in U.S. history. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

We Don’t Need Gun Control

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House Democrats and Republicans Continue to Square Off Over Gun Control Legislation

Staff / Truthdig Jul 9, 2016 Despite growing national attention on gun violence, Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives cannot seem to find common ground on gun control measures. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

New Bill Would Compensate Veterans Exposed to Mustard Gas

Staff / Truthdig Jun 3, 2016 Sponsored by Missouri Sen Claire McCaskill, the bill is aimed at World War II vets who were exposed to the gas in experiments designed to prepare for chemical warfare Claire McCaskill, the bill is aimed at World War II vets who were exposed to mustard gas in experiments designed to prepare for chemical warfare. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Top 10 ‘Luxury Items’ to Tax in Addition to Tampons

Jenna Berbeo / Truthdig Feb 13, 2016 Across the United States, tampons and other feminine hygiene products are being taxed as luxury items, an entirely appropriate idea when you consider what a luxury having your period is. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Arkansas Defies Widespread Outrage by Passing Its Own ‘Religious Freedom’ Act

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Apr 1, 2015 Arkansas, following Indiana's lead, has adopted a hugely controversial, “anti-gay” Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )