Nancy Pelosi’s Outrage, Nate Silver’s Next Step, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 15, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Barney Frank and Ron Paul's request about new marijuana laws and a look at the most bizarre post-election freak outs of 2012. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why Ron Paul Doesn’t Endorse Romney

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 12, 2012 Mitt Romney shares none of the libertarian Republican congressman’s misgivings about escalating war in the Middle East, and on the marijuana question, the “famously puritanical Romney would likely bring us back to the era of ‘Just Say No.’ ” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

When Democrats Demand War

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 23, 2012 Journalist Michael Tracey was disheartened on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., where an arena full of liberals joined Vice President Joe Biden in cheering the extralegal killing of Osama bin Laden. Tracey sought the counsel of New York Times columnist David Brooks, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Reps. Dennis Kucinich and Barney Frank.Journalist Michael Tracey sought counsel from the Rev. Jesse Jackson, columnist David Brooks and Reps. Dennis Kucinich and Barney Frank after an arena full of liberals joined Vice President Joe Biden in cheering the extralegal killing of Osama bin Laden. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Underbelly of the Republican Convention

Staff / Truthdig Sep 3, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: We take a hard look at the 2012 GOP convention in Tampa, Fla, from the partying to the homophobia to the shadowy fundraising And what's this about welfare reform?This week on Truthdig Radio: We take a hard look at the 2012 GOP convention in Tampa, Fla And what's this about welfare reform?. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Underbelly of the Republican Convention

Staff / Truthdig Sep 1, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: We take a hard look at the 2012 GOP convention in Tampa, from the partying to the homophobia to the shadowy fundraising. And what's this about welfare reform? Dig deeper

Obama Responds to Eastwood, Rush Praises Clint, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 1, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including another possible Paul Ryan lie, and a key battleground state makes a decision that could affect the presidential election's outcome. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Fear and Loathing in Florida 2012

Staff / Truthdig Aug 30, 2012 The tea partyers are useful hucksters, but those barbarians are not yet at the gate. The real fear and loathing rest where they have always been, in the familiar guise of freshly tailored suits, cigar-chomping patriarchs with their women trailing five steps behind.It didn't take long to realize this convention was dominated by the same country club set that's been running this party for decades. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Ron Paul Delegates Threaten Floor Fight

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 28, 2012 With Mitt Romney's coronation already imperiled by a disaster of the natural variety, some of Rep Ron Paul’s 177 delegates are warning GOP string-pullers not to go through with proposed rule changes that would limit the potential of future Ron Pauls. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ron Paul’s Effort to Audit the Fed Passes House

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 26, 2012 It's not quite ending the U.S. central bank, as Ron Paul is fond of saying he would like to do, but the Texas GOP congressman did get a bill passed through the House on Wednesday to audit the Federal Reserve. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sununu Channels Limbaugh, Stewart Mocks Romney on Taxes, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 18, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including what Ron Paul is asking of Mitt Romney and a list of the top super PAC donors. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Ron and Rand Crusade, Darker View for Pa. Voters, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 6, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Mitt Romney's record-breaking month of fundraising and Stephen Colbert on what it means to be an American. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Ron Paul Could Raise Hell at GOP Convention

Staff / Truthdig Jun 22, 2012 Ron Paul has considerable leverage at the GOP's national convention resulting from his enthusiastic national support, which could allow him to modify the Republican platform, land a prime speaking spot or even have a shot at the vice presidential nomination. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )