Recall Denies Democrats a California Senate Supermajority

The Associated Press Jun 6, 2018 The California Democratic Party, which temporarily lost its supermajority in the state Senate in February when a lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct resigned, loses another seat. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Walking With Marita Growing Thunder and the Young Revolutionaries Among Us

Sarah Sunshine Manning / Truthdig Mar 30, 2018 For 80 miles across Montana, the 19-year-old college student marched to raise awareness of the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Snowpack in West Has Dropped Dramatically, Study Finds

GILLIAN FLACCUS / The Associated Press Mar 3, 2018 "It's a bigger decline than we expected," one scientist says, and is considered likely to cause water shortages that cannot be managed by building new reservoirs. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Allegedly Raped in ICE Custody, Father of 7 Faces Deportation

Emily Wells / Truthdig Feb 5, 2018 Audemio Orozco-Ramirez has been detained for almost half a year awaiting a deportation decision. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Project Urges Native American Political Involvement and Representation Beyond Standing Rock

KiMi Robinson / Truthdig Oct 27, 2016 Now that the Dakota Access pipeline protest has galvanized the Native American community, the Advance Native Political Leadership group wants to build a pathway to more government inclusion. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

In a Victory Over Privatization, a Montana City Wins the Right to Control Its Own Water Supply

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Aug 3, 2016 Missoula "desired to own the water system that serves its residents because city officials believe a community’s water system is a public asset best owned and operated by the public,” the state's supreme court wrote. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Claims Democratic Crown; Bernie Sanders Vows ‘the Struggle Continues’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 8, 2016 Tuesday, June 7, was one of the most momentous and turbulent days in recent American political history. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Live Blog: The Last ‘Super Tuesday’ Round of Presidential Primaries

Staff / Truthdig Jun 7, 2016 Voters headed to the polls in California, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota Take a look at the final results and watch Sanders' and Clinton's speeches Voters headed to the polls in California, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

VIDEO: ‘Days of Revolt’: Chris Hedges, Native American Activists Denounce Uranium Poisoning

Staff / Truthdig Mar 3, 2016 Nuclear contamination is harming land and lives in parts of America. Some Native Americans call it "deliberate genocide." In this episode of teleSUR's "Days of Revolt," Chris Hedges and two Native American activists examine the problem and how to fight back. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Over 50,000 Gallons of Oil Spilled Into Yellowstone River

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Jan 21, 2015 The governor of Montana has declared a state of emergency after 50,400 gallons of oil spilled Saturday from a pipeline into the longest undammed river in the United States. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver: America Is a Useless Nuclear Weapon ‘Hoarder’ and Nobody Cares

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 28, 2014 As the "Last Week Tonight" host points out, it's not Iran or North Korea we have to worry about; it's America. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dark Money Group Wins IRS Recognition as Tax-Exempt Nonprofit

By Kim Barker, ProPublica Oct 8, 2013 The IRS has granted nonprofit status to America Is Not Stupid 2013, a so-called dark money group best known for a 2012 election ad featuring a talking baby who compared the smell of his diaper with a Montana senator. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )