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The New Permanent Campaign

David Sirota / Truthdig Feb 29, 2008 In 1976, a young political consultant named Patrick Caddell sent a memo to Jimmy Carter telling the president-elect to wage "a continuing political campaign" that fuses public policy and political goals. This doctrine became known as the permanent campaign, and it is now changing from a White House tactic into a national grass-roots organizing strategy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mideast Conflict a Setback for Iran Reform Movement

Staff / Truthdig Aug 2, 2006 As the Islamic world rallies to the support of the Iranian-backed Lebanese Hezbollah militia, Iran is feeling more and more emboldened to press its confrontational foreign policy and efforts to silence political opposition at home. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hundreds of Thousands Rally for Immigrant Rights

Staff / Truthdig Apr 11, 2006 In dozens of cities across the country, from New York City to San Diego, from Atlanta to Phoenix, protesters took to the streets in support of legislation that would help some 11 million undocumented workers settle permanently in the United States. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Getting Women Wrong, Again and Again and Again

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2006 Did you know that a woman is more likely to get hit by lightning than marry after 30! Or was that be run over by a bus? Or, wait, maybe not. more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )