Edward Snowden’s Lawyer Takes on John Kerry

Staff / Truthdig May 30, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Jesselyn Radack says the secretary of state needs to bone up on his law. Also: Congressional candidate Ted Lieu takes on Citizens United, Bill Boyarsky on California's political gold rush, and an L.A. man trashes political art. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

California Gold Rush: The Race for the Hottest Job in Congress

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig May 27, 2014 California's 33rd Congressional istrict is home to some of the Democrats' wealthiest donors and one of the party's most progressive leaders. No fewer than 17 candidates are running to pick up the keys to the treasure chest, but is any a worthy heir?California's 33rd Congressional District is home to some of the Democrats' wealthiest donors and one of the party's most progressive leaders. No fewer than 17 candidates are running to pick up the keys to the treasure chest, but is any a worthy heir? Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )