American History for Truthdiggers: Bill Clinton, the ‘New Democrat’

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jul 20, 2019 His two terms were marked by partisan rancor, scandal and, for many Americans, betrayal by the president. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )

Corporate Opportunism Has Reached a New Low

Jill Richardson / OtherWords Jun 30, 2019 Churning out cheap rainbow swag during Pride Month is about marketing, not supporting LGBTQ+ people. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

United Methodists Edge Toward Breakup Over LGBT Policies

DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Apr 20, 2019 America's largest mainline Protestant denomination may split over differences on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT pastors. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

More LGBT Issues Loom as Ruling in Wedding Cake Case Nears

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press May 27, 2018 A flood of lawsuits over LGBT rights is making its way through courts and will continue, no matter the outcome in a highly anticipated Supreme Court decision. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Australian Parliament Allows Same-Sex Marriages

Rod McGuirk / The Associated Press Dec 7, 2017 The legislation passes with an unchallenged majority, although four lawmakers registered their opposition. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Edith Windsor, Who Helped End the Ban on Gay Marriage, Dies at 88

By Deepti Hajela / AP Sep 12, 2017 The opinion in a suit she filed was the basis for federal court rulings against state prohibitions and led to a 2015 Supreme Court decision allowing same-sex couples to marry. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Appoints Heritage Foundation Staffer to Health and Human Services Post

By Charles Ornstein / ProPublica Mar 27, 2017 Roger Severino (pictured), the new head of the agency's Office for Civil Rights, has opposed transgender patients’ rights, same-sex marriage and Planned Parenthood. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Supreme Court Approaches Judgment Day

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jan 26, 2016 With a bench containing three octogenarians, the next president will have a historic opportunity to reshape the court. At stake: five pivotal legal and social issues. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Five Reasons Ted Cruz Is Even More Dangerous Than Donald Trump

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 25, 2016 Both men would be disasters for America, but Cruz would be the larger disaster. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The 2015 SCOTUS Awards: A Look Back at the Highs, Lows and Yearly Shenanigans of the Supreme Court

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 29, 2015 Justice Antonin Scalia earned his stripes as the court’s loosest cannon for his remarks on Obamacare and same-sex marriage, while Justice Clarence Thomas was honored for making it through his ninth year without asking a single question during oral arguments. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Citizens United Is Headed for the California Ballot: Here’s What You Need to Know

Bill Blum / Truthdig Oct 13, 2015 All eyes will be on a state advisory referendum that's expected to galvanize protests against a broken political process. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

17 Biblical Rules for Marriage Kim Davis Should Really Take a Look At

By Valerie Tarico, AlterNet Sep 16, 2015 Can zombies get married, according to the Bible? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )