Politics

The New Red Scare Is Dumber Than Ones Past

Luke Savage / Truthdig Jul 14, 2026 The appeal of socialism once inspired intellectual ferment on the right. Today, its critique of the left is completely out of gas. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Release the Naughty List

Dave Whamond Dec 8, 2025 Dig deeper

TD Column

Round Up the Usual Suspect

Jeb Lund / Truthdig Nov 13, 2025 The media version of Donald Trump isn't the one leaving his DNA at the crime scene. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Cornucopia of Epstein Files

Rick McKee Nov 13, 2025 Dig deeper

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Trump and Epstein Emails

Dave Granlund Nov 13, 2025 Dig deeper

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Mike Johnson’s Getting Desperate

Christopher Weyant Nov 3, 2025 Dig deeper

Social Justice

How SNAP Benefits Could Be Saved During the Shutdown

Amanda Becker / The 19th Oct 31, 2025 The USDA has refused to release contingency funds, and Congress remains gridlocked — but there are still paths to keeping the nutrition assistance program alive. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Stop the Violent Rhetoric

Dave Whamond Oct 20, 2025 Dig deeper

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Impending Government Shutdown

Peter Kuper Sep 25, 2025 Dig deeper

Politics

Government Rolls Towards Shutdown With No Off-Ramp in Sight

Jennifer Shutt / States Newsroom Sep 18, 2025 With Democrats and Republicans far apart on the issues and insistent on avoiding a short-term stopgap bill, a funding lapse may be inevitable. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

TD Column

The Class Politics of Idleness

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Jul 24, 2025 The GOP defends its cruel budget bill with ancient tropes about the industrious rich and “undeserving” poor. It’s time to reverse the script. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

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What’s Worse Than Cuts to PBS?

Jeff Koterba Jul 21, 2025 Dig deeper