Mayor Rahm-Ney’s Attack on the Chicago Teachers Union

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Sep 13, 2012 Unions are under attack in the United States -- not only from people like Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin, but now, with the teachers strike in Chicago, from the very core of President Barack Obama's inner circle, his former chief of staff and current mayor of that city, Rahm Emanuel. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Mitt’s Health Care Trickery, Larry Flynt’s Romney Offer, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 11, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including August fundraising totals for both presidential candidates and Jon Stewart's latest epic takedown of Fox News. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Do the Bain Hustle

Robert Scheer / Truthdig May 24, 2012 President Obama is to be applauded for questioning Mitt Romney's legacy, although his motives seem to be as opportunistic as those of Romney's opponents in the Republican primaries who took the same tack.President Obama is to be applauded for questioning Mitt Romney's legacy, although his motives seem to be as opportunistic as those of Romney's opponents in the Republican primaries. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

2 NATO Protesters Arrested, Charged With Terrorism

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2012 Two men involved in the NATO summit protests in Chicago are being held on separate terrorism charges. One is accused of making a false threat about blowing up a highway overpass. The other is charged with discussing the making of a pipe bomb. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

White House Tweaks Daley’s Job Description

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2011 Is the Obama administration doing a slow fade on Chief of Staff Bill Daley? The Chicago-bred heavy seems to have had a tough run of it since taking over for Rahm Emanuel, and though the White House denied any major power shifts, rumblings got out on Tuesday that (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Look at the ‘Bush-Obama’ Presidency

Staff / Truthdig Aug 22, 2011 Essayist, Yale English professor and TomDispatch contributor David Bromwich takes a careful accounting of the "sacked" and "saved" members of the Obama administration in an attempt to reveal the similarities between his presidency and George W. Bush's. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Mayor Rahm Mystery

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Feb 24, 2011 Mayor Rahm. It will be a hoot. It could even be good for Chicago. And in a way he has never had to do before, Rahm Emanuel will finally reveal who he really is. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rahm Emanuel, the Next Mayor of Chicago

Staff / Truthdig Feb 23, 2011 President Obama's former chief of staff will take his talents -- and epithets -- to Chi-town. Rahm Emanuel, who took so much money from the financial industry that David Sirota labeled him a "Financial Industry Cyborg," scored an impressive victory in Chicago's mayoral race, despite the fact that he moved back only when he decided to run. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: Rahm’s Residency Rumble

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2011 Is Chicago heavy hitting mayoral hopeful Rahm Emanuel legit? Well, at least in the sense that he qualifies to run for mayor, given the residency requirements he believes certain prized items of clothing could have fulfilled in his physical absence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rahm Emanuel Catches a Break in Mayoral Race

Staff / Truthdig Jan 26, 2011 True to form, former White House Chief of Staff and current Chicago mayoral hopeful Rahm Emanuel is putting up a fight to stay in the running in his hometown, and Tuesday, the Illinois Supreme Court helped his cause by keeping . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rahmbo Has ‘No Doubt’ He Will Prevail

Staff / Truthdig Jan 25, 2011 Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel suffered a major legal setback in his quest to become Chicago's next mayor, but he said Monday, "I have no doubt that we will in the end prevail at this effort." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Court Bumps Emanuel Off Chicago Ballot

Staff / Truthdig Jan 25, 2011 He left his post as President Barack Obama's chief of staff with the intent of becoming Chicago's next mayor, but Rahm Emanuel was forced to shift gears Monday by an Illinois state appellate court (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )