Michael Nigro / TruthdigJan 20, 2020
Truthdig is on the scene in Richmond, where the governor has declared a state of emergency as thousands of gun-rights activists gather. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
The Associated Press and TruthdigJun 30, 2018
Activists, parents and first-time protesters rally in more than 600 American cities, motivated by accounts of children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )
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Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJun 18, 2014
Nearly a decade ago, violent crime in Richmond, Calif., was so bad that the City Council debated declaring a state of emergency. Seeking to end the bloodshed, officials authorized DeVone Boggan to pay likely perpetrators to stay out of trouble. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
BLANKSep 12, 2013
Richmond plans to use eminent domain powers to seize bad mortgages and resell them at property value to new mortgage holders, helping its residents get out from under massive debt. Whether it will work is a big question mark. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 16, 2008
On Saturday, people took to the streets all around the U.S. to protest the passage of California's Proposition 8 and to show their support for same-sex marriage. We've compiled 40 of our favorite photos from Spokane to Houston to New York City. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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