Politics

The Political ‘Poornography’ of JD Vance

Lennard J. Davis / The Conversation Aug 13, 2024 Contrary to the portrayal in his bestselling memoir, the GOP veep candidate was never impoverished, and his family never had to worry about money. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Environment

East Palestine Disaster Spread Further Than Anticipated

Edward Carver / Common Dreams Jun 20, 2024 According to a new study, fires after the February 2023 accident caused plumes of toxic chemicals to spread to 16 states. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Women

Ohio Votes To Enshrine the Right to an Abortion

Susan Tebben, Nick Evans / Ohio Capitol Journal Nov 8, 2023 With 99% of precincts reporting, 56.35% of voters passed the Issue 1 constitutional amendment on Tuesday, protecting reproductive rights in the Buckeye state. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Photo Essay: Drag Story Hour Showdown in Ohio

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Apr 3, 2023 This weekend, the town of Chardon braced itself for more violence. Dig deeper

Elizabeth Warren Must Decide Which Side She’s On

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Mar 5, 2020 Will it be the corporate establishment or working people? How the Massachusetts senator chooses could determine the Democratic nomination. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Democratic Establishment May Fear Sanders More Than Trump

Jeff Cohen / Truthdig Mar 3, 2020 Chris Matthews abruptly resigned from MSNBC this week, but not before revealing how party elites really feel about the Vermont senator. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Are Ready to Blow Up the Party to Stop Sanders

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Feb 27, 2020 Superdelegates are openly plotting to deny Bernie Sanders the nomination. If they succeed, they risk reelecting Donald Trump and worse. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Dennis Kucinich: The Democratic Party Has No Soul

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jan 31, 2020 As tensions between progressives and moderates boil over, the former presidential candidate offers an insider’s take on the party. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

Feds to Let States Tap Opioid Funds for Meth, Cocaine Surge

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR / The Associated Press Jan 21, 2020 Pressed by constituents and state officials, lawmakers of both parties agree to broaden the scope of a $1.5 billion grant program. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

America Is a Democracy in Name Only

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jan 3, 2020 More than a century after women gained the right to vote, Republicans threaten to disenfranchise millions of Americans across the country. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Corporate Social Responsibility Is a Scam

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 1, 2020 If companies like General Motors and AT&T cared about the public, they would empower workers and back laws that raise their own taxes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Decade Republicans Hijacked American Democracy

David Daley / Salon Dec 31, 2019 In our broken political system, majorities often can't translate the will of the people into action. Gerrymandering helps explain why. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )