Juan Cole / Informed CommentOct 7, 2018
Despite the considerable cloud over his head, Brett Kavanaugh is joining the Supreme Court after what may best be described as a plutocratic coup by the ruling-but-minority Republican Party. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Common Dreams StaffSep 25, 2018
Demonstrators confronted the Texas senator and his wife, repeatedly chanting "We believe survivors" until the couple were forced to flee. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
LENA BECATOROS and MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS / The Associated PressSep 18, 2018
Those being moved out of the camp, which houses 9,000 people in a facility built for 3,100, will be sent to the mainland so their asylum claims can be examined. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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By Lucas Waldron and Ken Schwencke / ProPublicaAug 10, 2018
The way cops in Jacksonville, Fla., and other jurisdictions investigate the murders of transgender women adds insult to injury and may be delaying justice. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )
JOHN HANNA / The Associated PressAug 8, 2018
Sharice Davids, an attorney and activist, shatters the mold for a congressional primary winner from the ruby red state. She will face four-term Republican Rep. Kevin Yoder in November. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
The Associated PressJul 22, 2018
Hundreds of Israeli LGBT advocates and their supporters are on strike, protesting the exclusion of gay men from recently passed legislation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
MARK SHERMAN / The Associated PressMay 27, 2018
A flood of lawsuits over LGBT rights is making its way through courts and will continue, no matter the outcome in a highly anticipated Supreme Court decision. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Paul Street / TruthdigMay 16, 2018
Attaining Martin Luther King's goal of "the radical reconstruction of society itself" will require backing from the nation's heartland. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
Cecile RichardsMay 4, 2018
Lawrence Wright's new book, "God Save Texas," captures the frustration and hope that reverberate when divisive, retrograde politicians meet renewed grass-roots activism. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Emily Wilson / TruthdigMar 21, 2018
Queer theorist and UC Berkeley professor Judith Butler discusses life for bi, lesbian, gay and trans people, as well as their ongoing struggle for acceptance. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated PressMar 1, 2018
In their largest media campaign on the issue yet, activist groups turn to television spots—including on Fox News. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff and Robert Scheer / TruthdigFeb 16, 2018
The Academy Award-winning screenwriter, producer and activist speaks to Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer about the risky but necessary decision to pause his career in pursuit of LGBT equality. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )
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