Chaco Canyon, Chaco Earth

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Apr 22, 2018 In New Mexico, a great civilization built a complex religious and administrative center that now lies in ruins. The ghosts there are whispering a message to us: Adapt to a changing world or die. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Border States to Send Troops to Mexican Border

BOB CHRISTIE and NOMAAN MERCHANT / The Associated Press Apr 9, 2018 Arizona, New Mexico and Texas pledge 1,600 National Guard members to support Donald Trump's plan to use the military to fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Could Trump Really Militarize the Border?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Apr 9, 2018 Long-standing federal statutes limit the use of troops to enforce domestic civil law. But don't be surprised if this president tries anyway. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

1968 L.A. School Walkout Protesters See Link to Parkland Teens

RUSSELL CONTRERAS and NOREEN NASIR / The Associated Press Mar 12, 2018 "Just like we did, the students are taking a stand for their own humanity and they won't be stopped," says Yoli Rios, 67, who walked out of class 50 years ago in Los Angeles to protest dropout rates and paddle beatings for speaking Spanish. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Second Judge Tells Trump to Stop Stalling Clean-Air Rules

MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Feb 23, 2018 The California judge orders the Interior Department to reinstate the Obama-era regulation aimed at restricting harmful methane emissions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

15 States and the District of Columbia Challenge Trump Over DACA Decision

Emily Wells / Truthdig Sep 6, 2017 The lawsuit claims the president's move to rescind the immigration program was motivated by discrimination. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

As Deportation Fears Rise, a Community in New Mexico Trains for Resistance

Staff / Truthdig Apr 5, 2017 In Las Cruces, a group is teaching nonviolent opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids after about 20 residents were recently detained by agents. Dig deeper ( 2 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 )

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 )

Needy Americans Gamble on English Billionaire’s Space Dream — and Lose

Staff / Truthdig Oct 5, 2015 Told it would boost the local economy, the residents of an impoverished town in the New Mexico desert raised taxes on themselves to help billionaire Richard Branson launch wealthy tourists briefly into space. Now the lofty plan is on indefinite hold. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The U.S. Is Now the World’s Second-Largest Spanish-Speaking Country

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jun 30, 2015 The United States now has 41 million native Spanish speakers and 11 million people who are bilingual. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Border Wars in the Homeland

By Todd Miller, TomDispatch Jul 17, 2014 Shena Gutierrez was already cuffed and in an inspection room in Nogales, Ariz., when the Customs and Border Protection agent grabbed her purse, opened it, dumped its contents onto the floor, and began to trample on her life, quite literally, with his black boots. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )