Mitch McConnell Is Single-Handedly Destroying the Senate

Robert Reich / Truthdig Apr 16, 2019 The majority leader won't even pass a desperately needed relief bill for the people of Puerto Rico. History will not treat him kindly. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What Makes an Immigrant Good?

Simon Lee / Los Angeles Review of Books Apr 13, 2019 A new collection of essays responds to some of the more egregious, xenophobic rhetoric employed in the U.S. while offering a range of reflections and experiences associated with immigration. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Trump’s Disdain for Puerto Rico Should Be His Undoing

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Apr 4, 2019 His “otherizing” of the U.S. colony should not obscure the fact he has failed Americans suffering through the aftermath of hurricanes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Puerto Ricans Struggle to Buy Food as Federal Aid Dwindles

DANICA COTO / The Associated Press Mar 29, 2019 Many in the hurricane-ravaged U.S. territory are closely watching what happens in Washington as Congress wrangles over disaster assistance. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Congress Neglects Puerto Rican Food Stamp Recipients

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Mar 9, 2019 Sen. Bernie Sanders said congressional action was urgent. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Is Flirting With a Constitutional Crisis

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 11, 2019 If the president follows through on his threat to declare a national emergency, experts warn he could upend our entire political system. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s Racist Language of Pollution Drives His Brand of Fascism

Henry Giroux / Truthdig Jan 9, 2019 The viciousness of the Trump administration and the cruelty imposed by neoliberalism mutually inform each other. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Their Numbers Growing, Latinos Gain Clout in the New Congress

LUIS ALONSO LUGO / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2018 A record 43 Latinos have been elected to Congress, demonstrating the rising power of the 57 million people of Latin American origin who live in the U.S. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Plans to Stop Disaster Relief Funds to Puerto Rico

The Associated Press Nov 12, 2018 The president believes, without evidence, that local government is using the money to pay off its debt rather than help citizens rebuild. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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American History for Truthdiggers: Tragic Dawn of Overseas Imperialism

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Nov 10, 2018 By 1898, a great land empire had been forged through brutal conquest. Now the American gaze turned to foreign lands. Dig deeper ( 29 Min. Read )

Noam Chomsky: Trump and His Enablers Are ‘Criminally Insane’

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Nov 5, 2018 In a new interview, the political theorist further clarifies why the GOP is the "most dangerous organization in human history." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Insects Are Vanishing at an Alarming Rate, New Study Finds

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Oct 16, 2018 Climate change has set off a "bugpocalypse" across the globe. Activists warn it should be a wake-up call for all of us. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )