Worst Stock Market Slide Since 9/11

Staff / Truthdig Feb 28, 2007 The stock market Tuesday had its worst day since 9/11 as investors around the world began to lose faith in the U.S. economy. The Dow fell by 4.3 percent, and S&P estimated total losses at $632 billion. The development came only a day after Alan Greenspan warned of a potential recession. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Ghost of Giuliani’s Political Past

Theodore Hamm / Truthdig Feb 27, 2007 Rudy Giuliani is often presented as a political moderate whose thriving presidential campaign need only negotiate the hurdle of a conservative primary, but his pre-9/11 record as New York's mayor -- particularly his policies toward working-class and minority residents -- should greatly alarm progressives. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Giuliani Makes Campaign Official

Staff / Truthdig Feb 6, 2007 Rudolph Giuliani decided to take Hillary's advice and join the conversation, announcing his candidacy for the presidency on Monday. Despite his popularity, the former mayor of New York can expect headaches in the Republican primaries over his very public marital difficulties and a moderate stance on choice and gay rights. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Judge Says Doctor Can’t Treat Terrorists

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2007 A judge has ruled that a Florida doctor can be prosecuted under federal law for vowing to treat members of al-Qaida. Dr. Rafiq Abdus Sabir argued unsuccessfully that the Constitution protects a doctor's right to perform medical services. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New York Blames New Jersey for Stench

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2007 After a mysterious odor blanketed Manhattan this week, New Yorkers immediately turned to the usual suspect, blaming New Jersey for the sulfurous smell. The Garden State was not amused, particularly since there's no hard evidence, as of yet, that the origin was in New Jersey. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Giuliani’s Campaign Strategy in the Wild

Staff / Truthdig Jan 3, 2007 Likely presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani's campaign has soured before it even began, after a strategic black book went missing. The document outlines the former New York mayor's fund-raising plans, as well as his weaknesses, offering an edge to prospective opponents. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

E.J. Dionne Jr.: The Risk-Aversion Spiral

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 22, 2006 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is giving object lessons in being a responsible risk-taker. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New York City Bans Trans Fats

Staff / Truthdig Dec 6, 2006 New York City's Board of Health has backed Mayor Bloomberg's campaign to eliminate artificial trans fats from eateries, setting an initial deadline of July 1, 2007. Artificial trans fats are thought by health professionals to be a leading cause of heart disease. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jabari Asim: Here We Go Again

Jabari Asim / Truthdig Dec 5, 2006 The recent shooting of an unarmed black man in New York is another chapter in a long and heartbreaking tradition. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Colbert Satirizes Rovian Smear Tactics

Staff / Truthdig Oct 24, 2006 In an interview with N.Y. congressional candidate (and former Orleans frontman) John Hall, Stephen Colbert deftly mocks the mud-splashing techniques that have become a hallmark of Karl Rove-style political campaigns. (Colbert and Hall also sing an awful duet.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Next Lamont?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 23, 2006 Maybe not. Although Jonathan Tasini would like to be the next maverick primary candidate to beat an entrenched pro-war Democrat?Hillary Clinton, in this case?he's failed to garner anything near the support Ned Lamont managed against Joe Lieberman. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gay Marriage Ban Punishes Children

Staff / Truthdig Jul 10, 2006 Salon's Sara Miles writes an excellent personal essay on the N.Y. gay marriage ruling -- explaining that the gay marriage ban hurts the children it claims to protect. (Ad wall) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )