America’s Water Crisis Goes Way Beyond Flint

Marc Steiner / The Real News Network Aug 26, 2019 Lead poisoning has become a health emergency in poor and working class communities across the country, warns activist Charles Jackson. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Newark, 189 Passengers Evacuated

The Associated Press Mar 9, 2019 Those aboard use slides to exit Air Transat flight, en route from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., after reports of smoke in cargo hold. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey Launches 2020 Bid

ELANA SCHOR / The Associated Press Feb 1, 2019 The ex-mayor of Newark with a compelling personal biography delivers a sweeping call of unity as he joins what's becoming a crowded field. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Urban Communities of Color Seemingly Want No Part Charter Schools

By Jeff Bryant / Independent Media Institute Dec 5, 2018 Parents and grassroots organizations are pushing for elections as the only way to hold schools accountable. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Crime of Being Poor and Black

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 29, 2018 Emmanuel Mervilus, who like many poor people of color was preyed upon by police, spent four years imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. In what is a miracle for the formerly incarcerated, condemned by our criminal caste system, he got a second chance. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Study Shows School Vouchers Hurt Students — but Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos Could Not Care Less

By Glen Ford / Black Agenda Report May 8, 2017 The president and secretary of education are old-school "segregation academy" politicians with strong ideological investments in private school vouchers. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Part 2: Welcome to Prison, and Rediscovering Humanity

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2017 After receiving a 30-year minimum life sentence for murder and an additional seven years for armed robbery, the author learned to use his energy in a positive way while serving time in New Jersey penitentiaries. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Chris Hedges and Larry Hamm Talk Police Violence and America’s Deep-Rooted Racism

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Aug 19, 2015 In this latest episode of his TeleSUR show "Days of Revolt," Truthdig columnist, author and activist Chris Hedges takes on the considerable and timely topics of police brutality and entrenched racism in America. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

GOP’s ‘Doomsday Plan,’ Cory Booker’s Food Stamp Challenge, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 4, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the climate change deal President Obama is quietly putting together behind the scenes and Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's latest confrontation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: The Democrats’ Private Equity Paradox

Staff / Truthdig May 27, 2012 President Obama's attack on Mitt Romney for his time at the private equity firm Bain Capital drew words from Newark mayor and rising Democratic Party star Cory Booker. Booker scolded both campaigns for their attacks before praising Bain for supporting and growing businesses, a move that appears to belie his dependence on Wall Street for success in a potential Senate run. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

NYPD Snooping on Muslims Contradicts Bloomberg Claims

By Justin Elliott, ProPublica Feb 23, 2012 An AP report detailing NYPD surveillance of a New Jersey Muslim community conflicts with Mayor Michael Bloomberg's claims about how police operate. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Amorous Couple Caused Chaos at Newark Airport

Staff / Truthdig Jan 8, 2010 We're betting this scenario will wind up in: (a) a romantic comedy, and/or (b) a "ripped from the headlines" TV show at some point in the not-so-distant future. Last Sunday's temporary terminal shutdown at Newark Liberty International Airport didn't stem from an attempted terrorist attack or something similarly sinister. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )