Oregon Tackles Climate Change With Cap-and-Trade Proposal

SARAH ZIMMERMAN / The Associated Press Jun 17, 2019 There is fractured support for the policy among environmental groups. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Is the U.S. Protecting Saudi Fugitives Accused of Serious Crimes?

Sebastian Rotella and Tim Golden / ProPublica, Shane Dixon Kavanaugh / The Oregonian Apr 29, 2019 A new investigation from ProPublica reveals the disturbing lengths to which Washington will go to preserve its Middle Eastern alliance. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

The Trump Administration Is Detaining Migrant Children in Clandestine Shelters

Aura Bogado and Patrick Michels / Reveal Mar 19, 2019 A new investigation reveals that five sites across the country are holding 16 boys and girls, some as young as 9 years old. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Officials Urge Vaccinations Amid Northwest Measles Outbreak

GILLIAN FLACCUS / The Associated Press Jan 28, 2019 The outbreak has sickened 35 people, mostly children under 10, in Oregon and Washington since Jan. 1, with 11 more cases suspected. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Leaked Memo Reveals Government Plan to ‘Traumatize’ Migrant Children

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Jan 18, 2019 In a new interview with MSNBC, Sen. Jeff Merkley accuses the Trump administration of "intentionally [creating] a humanitarian disaster." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Robert Reich’s 10 Steps to Save American Democracy

Robert Reich / Truthdig Dec 24, 2018 Our problems extend beyond the current occupant of the Oval Office. Here's how we can reclaim our country and forge a more just society. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Who’s Really Leading the Democratic Rebellion Against Pelosi?

Richard J. Eskow / Independent Media Institute Nov 19, 2018 To understand the self-serving men behind this uprising, we must heed the words of the late screenwriter William Goldman: Follow the money. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

As Far-Right Groups Incite Violence on Both Coasts, Officials Struggle to Respond

Ilana Novick Oct 16, 2018 As Proud Boys and counterprotesters clash in New York, the mayor of Portland, Ore., announces belated measures to combat their influence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Homeless America

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Oct 8, 2018 The stories of extreme poverty will be increasingly familiar as our ruling elites amass greater wealth and our society devolves into corporate tyranny. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

U.S. Moved $10 Million From FEMA to ICE Ahead of Hurricane Season

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Sep 12, 2018 As Florence barrels toward the Carolinas, Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley releases documents revealing the Trump administration's transfer of funds. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Science Says: Hotter Weather Turbocharges U.S. West Wildfires

SETH BORENSTEIN / The Associated Press Aug 19, 2018 As human-caused climate change has warmed the world over the past 35 years, the land consumed by flames has more than doubled. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Politics

American History for Truthdiggers: The Fraudulent Mexican-American War (1846-48)

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Aug 18, 2018 President Polk, and generations of sympathetic historians, told the American people the conflict was justified. But what if it was just blatant imperialism? Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )