Bob Filner Apology

Bill Schorr, Cagle Cartoons Aug 17, 2013 Dig deeper

Wendy Davis’ Political Prospects, Weiner’s Sexting Partner Cashes In, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 6, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Harry Reid speculates about the likelihood of Congress taking up gun control again and scandal-plagued San Diego Mayor Bob Filner is due to begin therapy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Reaction to Snowden Asylum, Another State Legalizes Pot, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 2, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including San Diego's mayor blames the city for sexual harassment allegations against him and the Virginia Republican lieutenant governor nominee claims that Democrats are "anti-God." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Obama’s New ‘Grand Bargain,’ Scahill’s Reaction to Manning Verdict, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 31, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the intensifying feud between Chris Christie and Rand Paul and why GOP officials are upset over Liz Cheney's decision to run for Senate in Wyoming. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Next Fed Chair, Pelosi Slams ‘Reprehensible’ Weiner, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 26, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the roll call vote for Justin Amash's failed NSA surveillance amendment and the Republican congressional idea that one GOP senator called "the dumbest" he ever heard. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Military Harassment

Pat Bagley, Cagle Cartoons, Salt Lake Tribune Jul 8, 2013 Dig deeper

Negotiating With the Taliban

Nick Anderson / Truthdig Jun 19, 2013 Dig deeper

Pig Parts

Bill Day, Cagle Cartoons May 29, 2013 Dig deeper

Lawmaker Gives Atheist ‘Prayer,’ Glenn Beck’s Latest Controversial Comment, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig May 23, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Rep. Darrell Issa decides to withdraw a subpoena related to the Benghazi hearings and a top IRS official pleads the Fifth. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Dark Side of the Prestigious Marine Barracks

Col. Ann Wright / Truthdig May 8, 2012 The Marine Barracks in Washington, DC, is the showplace of the Marine Corps It is also the home of officers and enlisted men of the Marine Corps who have been accused of sexually harassing, assaulting and raping female Marine officers and enlisted and civilian women who work there, is the showplace of the Corps It is also the home of Marines who have been accused of sexually assaulting the women who work there. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Cain Train Sputters and Stops

Staff / Truthdig Dec 4, 2011 To audible sighs of collective grief and dismay, Herman Cain announced the suspension of his presidential campaign Saturday, assuring supporters and everyone else that he is a “fighter” who “would not go away.” A suspension, as opposed to a formal closure, allows Cain to continue collecting money. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Naughty Herman Cain

Rick McKee, Cagle Cartoons, The Augusta Chronicle Dec 1, 2011 Dig deeper