Federal Judge Blocks Missouri’s 8-Week Abortion Ban

SUMMER BALLENTINE and MARGARET STAFFORD / The Associated Press Aug 27, 2019 Judge Howard Sachs says Planned Parenthood and the ACLU of Missouri likely will succeed in their lawsuit alleging the law is unconstitutional. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Police Investigate Possible Lynching of Ferguson Activist’s Son

Ilana Novick Nov 1, 2018 Police say Danye Jones’ death was a suicide. His mother says it was a lynching. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Denying Asylum Seekers Would Be a Stain on America’s Conscience

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig May 1, 2018 The group of migrants that has arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border is a test of American character and purpose. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bobby Bostic’s Injustice: A Cruel and Usual Story

Eleanor Goldfield / Art Killing Apathy Apr 24, 2018 As a 16-year-old, he was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison for robbery. And the Supreme Court will not review his case to overturn the extreme punishment. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

In America, Justice for Victims of Police Brutality Remains Elusive

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 22, 2017 With every life taken, law enforcement is exposed for being the source of violence rather than its remedy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

St. Louis Police Criticized for Reaction to Protesters

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 19, 2017 Officers are accused of mocking and using unnecessary force against demonstrators. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

St. Louis Braces for More Protests Over Ex-Policeman’s Acquittal

By Jim Salter / AP Sep 16, 2017 Violence has occurred as demonstrators angrily react to a judge's exoneration of a white man who fatally shot an African-American. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Former Police Officer Acquitted in the Death of Anthony Lamar Smith

By Jim Salter / AP Sep 15, 2017 Protesters march in the streets of downtown St. Louis after the verdict. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Missouri Takes Away St. Louis’ Minimum Wage Hike

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Aug 30, 2017 Legislators pre-empt an ordinance that would have gradually raised the local base pay from the state's level of $7.70 an hour to $11. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Chicago Rally Cancellation Is a Big Con Job by the GOP Front-Runner

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Mar 12, 2016 Donald Trump now is portraying himself as the peace candidate and a great unifier. But don't believe the propaganda. He is as divisive as ever. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Michael Brown Anniversary: Black Teen Is Gravely Wounded, Accused of Shooting at Police (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2015 Tyrone Harris was shot by four plainclothes detectives after allegedly firing on their unmarked vehicle as he walked from a gunfight among several people late Sunday night, according to the St. Louis County Police Department. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

From Crispus Attucks to Michael Brown: Race and Revolution

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Mar 5, 2015 March 5 marks an important but oft-overlooked anniversary. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )