Finally, Democrats Move Poverty to the Foreground

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 21, 2007 Say what you will about John Edwards' expensive haircut, he's been an integral player in changing the national conversation on poverty. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Not Your Typical Political Debate

Staff / Truthdig Jul 6, 2007 Kudos to PBS for hosting an excellent debate -- or "All American Presidential Forum" as it's known in public television land. The event featured a "panel of color" asking questions on a range of often-ignored topics. And did we mention equal time for all candidates? What a novel concept. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Forgotten War on Drugs and Election ’08

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2007 Renowned sociologist Dr. Troy Duster discusses the war on drugs, race, public policy and the 2008 election. Dig deeper ( 26 Min. Read )

Jenna Bush Has a New Career

Staff / Truthdig Jun 4, 2007 First daughter Jenna Bush (left) may be known for late-night reveling and getting kicked out of Argentina, but HarperCollins is betting at least $300,000 that she has enough gravitas to carry off a nonfiction book about AIDS and poverty in the Third World. According to Radar Online, "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope" is bad, but at least Jenna (unlike her dad) endorses the condom. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Greatest Threat to Choice

Chris Hedges / Truthdig May 7, 2007 When it comes to abortion, the Christian right presents a false choice between self-condemnation and a life of struggle. Until the impoverished and imperiled, so frequently driven into the arms of demagogues, are truly cared for, the freedom of all women will be at risk. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The High Cost of Ignoring Poverty

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig May 4, 2007 Republicans once preached compassion, but then went off to war. Democrats waged a war on poverty, but then lost some elections. They decided the middle class is where it's at. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Minimum Compassion for Wage Slaves

Marie Cocco / Truthdig May 1, 2007 Senate Republicans continue to oppose a minimum-wage hike, despite the fact that the buying power of the working poor hasn't approved in five decades. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘American Idol’ Tackles Poverty

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Apr 24, 2007 There's something obnoxious about a hugely popular TV show suddenly developing a social conscience, but it could be worse -- they could just go on not giving a damn. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Imus Distraction

James Harris / Truthdig Apr 17, 2007 Truthdig's resident analyst of racial politics argues that the firing of Don Imus will not alleviate the more pressing problems plaguing the black community. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Climate Crisis Threatens Billions

Staff / Truthdig Apr 7, 2007 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has warned that the climate crisis could afflict billions of people, especially the poor, with food and water shortages, drought and flooding. "For the first time, we are no longer arm-waving with models; this is empirical data," explained one of the panel's leading scientists. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

In Orlando, Charity Can Be a Crime

Staff / Truthdig Apr 6, 2007 A 21-year-old Floridian was arrested in Orlando for feeding a group of 30 homeless people. It is illegal in Orlando to feed more than 25 destitute people without a permit, which can be obtained only twice a year. As if to drive home the absurdity of the law, authorities took a sample of Eric Montanez's illegal stew for evidence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdig Podcast: The Consistent Christian

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2007 Former Truthdigger of the Week Dr. Joel Hunter, author of "Right Wing, Wrong Bird," joins the podcast this week to explain why things didn't work out with the Christian Coalition and why global warming and poverty bother him as much as gay marriage and abortion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )