The $1 Billion Election No One Is Noticing

By John Light / Moyers and Company Oct 19, 2016 While most media attention is on the presidential circus, candidates for statewide and local offices have raked in massive amounts of campaign donations. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Allen West Recount Results, Ron Paul Talks Secession, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 20, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the latest governor to put a foot down on Obamacare and Chris Christie appears on "Saturday Night Live." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Top 10 Hits of Election 2012

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig Nov 10, 2012 This playlist sums up the winners and losers from the biggest political bash in the last four years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Todd Akin Loses

John Cole, Cagle Cartoons, The Scranton Times-Tribune Nov 9, 2012 Dig deeper

Florida’s Slow Election Results, Williams’ Feud With Trump, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 8, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including some winners and losers from Tuesday's election and Jon Stewart weighs in on the Missouri Senate race between Claire McCaskill and Todd Akin. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Election Night Recap

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 7, 2012 “Democracy Now!" serves up a concise, 10-minute roundup of key election and ballot measure results from Tuesday night. Obama’s winning a second term, Elizabeth Warren’s election to the Senate, marriage equality in four states, the legalization of pot for recreational use in two, and the overcoming of efforts to suppress swing-state voters were among the major victories for liberals. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Claire McCaskill Defeats Todd ‘Legitimate Rape’ Akin in Missouri Senate Race

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2012 Claire McCaskill was considered one of the Democrats most likely to lose her seat in the 2012 election race. That is, until her Republican opponent Todd Akin opened his mouth during a television interview and the infamous words came out. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Flynt Offers Akin $1 Million to Prove ‘Legitimate Rape’ Claim

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 3, 2012 Hustler Publisher Larry Flynt says he will give Todd Akin the monetary reward if the Missouri GOP Senate candidate can substantiate his controversial comments about rape and abortion. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

More Michele Bachmann Hypocrisy, the Latest Political Sex Scandal, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 2, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announces his endorsement and another GOP political candidate says something dumb about rape. The day's happenings include Mayor Michael Bloomberg's endorsement and Mitt Romney supporters' views on climate change. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Republican God

Pat Bagley, Cagle Cartoons, Salt Lake Tribune Oct 31, 2012 Dig deeper

The Most Anti-Science Political Candidates of Election 2012

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 31, 2012 Although many seekers of elected office are mulling over the connection between climate change and the deadly and destructive superstorm Sandy, there are a few candidates in the U.S. who won't be following suit. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Three Blind Mice: GOP Candidates Mourdock, Akin and Walsh

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig Oct 25, 2012 Republican Richard Mourdock tells us that a pregnancy resulting from a rape is “a gift of God" and in doing so seeks to deny the religious freedom of women. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )