Will Political Chaos in North Carolina Lead to a ‘Third Reconstruction’?

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Dec 22, 2016 The Rev William Barber has hope: "[Republicans] are afraid They know that if we have policy movement along with this kind of moral movement, it will not only energize North Carolina, but it could energize the rest of the South". Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Shameful Spectacle of Denying People Their Vote

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Sep 9, 2016 The Republican Party's systematic attempt to disenfranchise African-Americans and other minorities with laws and restrictions at the polls did not die with Jim Crow. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gov. McCrory: Restroom Monitor

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Why North Carolina’s New Anti-LGBT Law Is a Trojan Horse

Staff / Truthdig Apr 6, 2016 It’s not just bathrooms. Lawmakers also took away the right to sue under state law for all kinds of employment discrimination. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

‘Bathroom Bills’ Are Attacks on the Humanity of Transgender People

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Apr 2, 2016 Right-wing extremists—losing the battle over same-sex marriage—have found a new target They have hit upon a formula designed to lure gullible Americans into believing that transgender people are sexual predators lurking in restrooms, eager to prey on the opposite sex Right-wing extremists—losing the battle over same-sex marriage—have found a new target. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

North Carolina: Flush Your Bathroom Bill Down the Toilet

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Mar 31, 2016 The bathroom ban is a symptom of systemic, institutionalized discrimination against transgender people. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama Defends Summers, Franken Plans NSA Transparency Bill, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 1, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Anthony Weiner's wife is reportedly taking a break from her job as Hillary Clinton's top aide and North Carolina's governor makes an insulting offer to protesters demonstrating against the state's recently signed-into-law abortion bill. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )