DAVID A. LIEB / The Associated PressJun 29, 2018
State and local governments stand to gain up to $13 billion annually by collecting taxes from remote sellers; some Republican governors and lawmakers propose to give it away in the form of tax cuts. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
The Associated PressJun 4, 2018
The authority on human rights blasts the yawning gap between rich and poor in America, saying U.S. democracy is being "steadily undermined" by those in power and other vested interests. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / TruthdigMay 20, 2018
Every day the foundations of our institutions decay more, but American society is emotionally unable to grasp the mortal danger that approaches. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
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E.J. Dionne Jr. / TruthdigApr 23, 2018
Conservatism in the United States used to stand for limited government authority. Now, the American right has taken itself out of the game. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
LISA MASCARO, ALAN FRAM, CATHERINE LUCEY and JILL COLVIN / The Associated PressMar 23, 2018
The president signs a huge spending bill, averting a government shutdown at midnight, acting just hours after saying he was considering a veto. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Robert Reich / TruthdigMar 1, 2018
The only real way to build the economy is through investments in people—their education and skills, their health, and the infrastructure that connects them. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
JILL COLVIN and BILL BARROW / The Associated PressJan 18, 2018
The president talks at a factory in campaigning for Rick Saccone in a House contest that is shaping up as the newest indicator of what might happen in this year's midterm elections. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Bill Barrow / The Associated PressDec 24, 2017
“It’s all a consistent message: This is not what you were promised,” says a Philadelphia-area House candidate, reflecting the feeling of many in her party. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Amy Goodman and Denis MoynihanDec 21, 2017
A country's annual budget is often described as a moral document, defining the nation's values. Its tax system codifies its fairness. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Stephen Ohlemacher and Marcy Gordon / The Associated PressDec 20, 2017
Democrats call the legislation a boon to the rich that leaves middle-class and working Americans behind. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Robert Reich / RobertReich.OrgDec 17, 2017
It will weaken the economy for years—reducing demand, widening inequality and increasing the national debt by at least $1.5 trillion over a decade. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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