Allen Barra / TruthdigOct 5, 2018
Ron Chernow's biography, now in paperback, makes it clear: If Grant’s image doesn’t belong on Mount Rushmore, it should at least be acknowledged that if not for him, Lincoln’s might not be there. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Emmanuel Martinez / RevealAug 29, 2018
Those in 16 states and the District of Columbia urge the Department of Housing and Urban Development to make no changes to an administrative rule that protects individuals from housing discrimination. Dig deeper ( 3 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 )
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Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigJul 28, 2018
He was a historic champion of the common man, but he was also a power-obsessed bigot and perhaps the most divisive U.S. president ever. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )
Jennifer Oldham / RevealJul 25, 2018
The Bureau of Land Management mistakenly posts online details on about 900 ancient cliff dwellings, spiritual structures, rock art panels and other antiquities in Utah. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigJul 14, 2018
On the heels of the War of 1812, society began to drastically change due to government action and technological innovation. As some Americans prospered, many were left to wither. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigJun 30, 2018
Most Americans know little about this conflict between the young republic and Britain, and that's too bad: Its painful lessons might benefit us today. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 25, 2018
The news website, which received 19 nominations from the Los Angeles Press Club, earns three first-place prizes, six second-place awards and one third-place finish. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
RUSSELL CONTRERAS / The Associated PressJun 20, 2018
During times of war and unrest, American authorities have cited various reasons and laws to take children away from their parents. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Robert Scheer / The NationJun 5, 2018
Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer was the last journalist to interview Robert Kennedy moments before the candidate was fatally wounded on this date 50 years ago. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Ron CharlesJun 1, 2018
Tommy Orange's devastating debut novel offers a bracing answer. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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