Republicans Override Democrats’ Objections, Confirm Federal Judge

KEVIN FREKING / The Associated Press May 10, 2018 The Senate takes the rare step of confirming the nomination of a Wisconsin attorney to serve as a federal judge despite the objections of one of his home-state senators, a Democrat. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Community Health Centers Face Uncertain Future

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Feb 3, 2018 GOP lawmakers haven't guaranteed that the next spending bill—which they must approve by Thursday to avoid another government shutdown—will include money for the centers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mike Pompeo’s CIA Will Not Reflect America’s Diversity

John Kiriakou / Truthdig Sep 18, 2017 With the evangelical Christian serving as director, the intelligence agency is becoming "more white, more male, more Jesus." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Gender Gap in Congress

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 21, 2012 Women will make up 19 percent of Congress when new members are sworn in in January. But given that females make up more than half of the population in this country, why isn't that number higher? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Allen West Loses, Grover Norquist on Obama’s ‘Poopy Head’ Strategy, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 13, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a possible surprise pick to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and a conversation David Petraeus' mistress had about him during a January appearance on "The Daily Show." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: Women in the U.S. Senate

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 11, 2012 Tuesday’s election saw women take a record number of seats in the U.S. Senate. One-fifth of the legislative body no longer belongs to the good old boys. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Krugman on the ‘Fiscal Cliff,’ Pat Robertson on Women and Porn, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 10, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a CEO who claims he fired employees because of Obama's victory, and Ted Nugent, who has a meltdown over the election on Twitter. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Wisconsin Elects First Openly Gay Senator

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 7, 2012 Rep Tammy Baldwin made history Tuesday night when Wisconsin residents chose her over former Gov Tommy Thompson for the US Senate, making her the first openly gay senator in U history at the end of the state’s most expensive Senate race yet. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )