More Romney Bain Woes, ‘Fox & Friends’ Hits New Low, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 26, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the controversy over an alleged Romney campaign remark and Herman Cain comes to Mitt's defense on tax returns. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Gag Rule on Guns

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 21, 2012 For all the dysfunction in our political system, a healthy pattern usually takes hold when a terrible tragedy seizes the nation's attention. Unless the tragedy involves guns. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Targeting the Second Amendment

Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune Mar 27, 2012 Dig deeper

A Paul Revere Primer With Sarah Palin

Staff / Truthdig Jun 6, 2011 Does it matter if Sarah Palin has a different, special take on the story of Paul Revere, hero of the American Revolution? Or here's another question: Could she be right? On "Fox News Sunday," Palin was ready with her comebacks to critics accusing her of revisionist history. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama and Guns

David Fitzsimmons, Cagle Cartoons, The Arizona Daily Star Mar 15, 2011 Dig deeper

How Many Bullets Do You Need?

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Jan 12, 2011 "High Capacity Magazines When ten rounds isn't enough," the Internet site offers When, exactly, would that be? Enough for what? . Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

No Capitol Hill Job for Right-Wing Radio Host

Staff / Truthdig Nov 12, 2010 Joyce Kaufman isn't going to Capitol Hill after all. On Thursday, the controversial conservative radio host from South Florida announced that she had decided not to follow tea party fave and Congressman-elect Allen West to Washington as his chief of staff. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

SCOTUS, Guns and the Second Amendment

Staff / Truthdig Jun 29, 2010 On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that the individual right to bear arms can't be impinged upon by local and state governments -- a decision that immediately affects Chicago, and as this New York Times editorial argues (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

SCOTUS Considering Change in National Gun Ownership Laws

Staff / Truthdig Mar 3, 2010 The U.S. Supreme Court may be ready to change the scope of the Second Amendment, as five of the top court's justices (guess which ones?) have signaled their opinions about American citizens' rights to bear arms and appear ready to take steps that could override some local and state gun rules, with Chicago as a potential starting point. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Judge With a View

Marcia Alesan Dawkins / Truthdig Aug 6, 2009 The struggle over Sonia Sotomayor’s viewpoint and voice has important ramifications for legislative politics and identity politics in our country. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Getting Loaded in Tennessee

Staff / Truthdig Jul 13, 2009 Believe it or not, Tennessee is relaxing its already liberal gun laws even more. Starting Tuesday, residents of the state will legally be able to go to bars and restaurants with loaded guns. Letting people get drunk in public places while they're packing heat = a really really smart decision. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Holder on Board as New Attorney General

Staff / Truthdig Feb 3, 2009 On Monday, the U.S. Senate gave the nod to Eric Holder, President Barack Obama's pick for attorney general, making Holder the first African-American put in charge of the Justice Department. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )