Santa Monica, Calif., Moves to Dump Wells Fargo Over DAPL Funding

Emma Niles / Truthdig Feb 18, 2017 The city's progressive agenda includes a new measure to shield residents from discriminatory acts by the Trump administration. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Public Banks Can Help Cities Honor Their Commitment to Give Sanctuary to Immigrants

By Matt Stannard and Marc Armstrong Dec 13, 2016 Cities, counties and states, by chartering their own banks, can foster long-term economic stability and build a firewall against the incoming administration's threats of financial blackmail. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Right Aims Its Wrath at Sanctuary Cities

Staff / Truthdig Jul 25, 2010 As the U.S. Justice Department preps for a federal case against Arizona's controversial SB 1070 anti-immigrant law, many supporters of the bill are accusing the federal government of intentionally overlooking the more than 40 "sanctuary cities" that have popped up around the country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )