Part 1: Paying for an Old Mistake

By Serena P. Green Feb 9, 2017 A drunken-driving arrest comes back to haunt the author, who spends six weeks in jail as a result. This three-part story is part of Truthdig's "Violence Against Women" series. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Journalist Buys AR-15 Semi-Automatic Rifle in Just Seven Minutes

Staff / Truthdig Jun 17, 2016 Philadelphia columnist Helen Ubiñas wanted to test gun restrictions in Pennsylvania. To her shock, it took mere minutes to purchase the same type of weapon used earlier this week in the deadliest mass shooting in American history. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Live Blog: Trump Sweeps the East Coast Primaries, Clinton Wins All But Rhode Island

Staff / Truthdig Apr 26, 2016 Claiming "it's over," Trump turns attention to "crooked Hillary"; Sanders pledges to stay in the race despite Tuesday's drubbing. Take a look at the final results and watch the victors' speeches. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

An Assault on Justice

By John Kiriakou / OtherWords Jan 27, 2016 About a year ago, I finished a 23-month stay in a federal prison for blowing the whistle on the CIA’s torture program. I couldn’t believe some of the things I saw there. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Papal Liberty

Signe Wilkinson / Truthdig Jul 13, 2015 Dig deeper

Fracking Chemical in Water

John Cole, The Scranton Times-Tribune, Cagle Cartoons May 12, 2015 Dig deeper

When Government Was Good

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Oct 16, 2014 Democrats are unlikely to have a great evening on Nov. 4, but they may have found a star in Pennsylvania. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Those Budget-Busting, Job-Killing GOP Governors

Joe Conason / Truthdig Oct 3, 2014 Even as Republicans boast of their chances to take over the United States Senate come November, their party's governors across the country are facing dimmer prospects. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Fracking Firm Offers Locals $50,000 Hush Money

Staff / Truthdig Jul 3, 2014 Responding to complaints, a gas company in Pennsylvania offered all the residents of a particular neighborhood $50,000 in cash if they would agree to release the company from any legal liability, for current operations as well as those to be carried out in the future. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Pennsylvania Judge Tosses Ban on Same-Sex Marriage ‘Into the Ash Heap of History’

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2014 Well said, your honor: A federal judge in Pennsylvania -- one John E. Jones III of the Federal District Court in Harrisburg, to be precise -- did away with the state's ban on same-sex marriage on Tuesday, declaring it unconstitutional with an eloquent flourish. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Slow Response to Fracking Complaints Makes Problems Worse for Pennsylvania Residents

Staff / Truthdig Apr 2, 2014 There are more than 6,000 active gas wells in Pennsylvania. And every week, those drilling sites generate scores of complaints from the state's residents, including many about terrible odors and contaminated water. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Vera Scroggins

BLANK Feb 3, 2014 Now without a doubt, the physical mobility of Americans can be limited by corporations via the power of the state. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )