Women

The O.J. Simpson Trial Forced Us to Confront Domestic Violence

Nadra Nittle, Candice Norwood / The 19th Apr 15, 2024 His legacy will forever be linked to the trial for the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson, and the ways racial dynamics complicated it. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Joe Biden’s Racist Dog Whistles Will Haunt Him

Norman Solomon / Truthdig May 23, 2019 The former vice president has championed mass incarceration and adamantly opposed school desegregation. Black voters haven't forgotten. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

House GOP Unwilling to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Sep 26, 2018 The legislation is set to expire at the end of September, and none of the party's members has signaled support for its renewal. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Link Between Violence and Female Incarceration

Elaine Elinson / Truthdig Sep 13, 2017 The prevalence of physical abuse may be the most open secret behind the growing number of women who end up behind bars. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Rue the Day: Fox News Celebrates Dogs Rather Than Women’s Equality

Staff / Truthdig Aug 28, 2013 Although the rest of the media chose to honor women Monday, the conservative TV network decided canines were more deserving of the spotlight. The animal holiday is meant to raise awareness about mistreatment, but Fox spent most of its time blathering about the adorability of man's best friend. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

House of Horrors

By Erika Eichelberger, TomDispatch Apr 18, 2013 Since the Newtown massacre, visions of crazy mass killers and armed strangers in the night have colonized the American mind. But the danger out there is both more mundane and more terrible: You're more likely to be hurt or killed by someone you know or love. And it would probably happen at home. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Senate Passes VAWA, O’Reilly Visits Letterman, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 13, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including an excerpt from President Obama's State of the Union speech and Chuck Hagel clears a big hurdle in the Senate. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Eric Cantor

Randall Enos, Cagle Cartoons Feb 11, 2013 Dig deeper

A Treasury Department Fail, ‘SNL’ Takes on Biden, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 29, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a bipartisan agreement reached on immigration reform and Obama and Clinton give a joint interview on "60 Minutes." A look at the day's political happenings, including a bipartisan agreement reached on immigration reform and Obama and Clinton give a joint interview on "60 Minutes." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Violence Against Women Act

Jeff Parker, Cagle Cartoons, Florida Today and the Fort Myers News-Press Jan 6, 2013 Dig deeper

The 113th Congress Can’t Be Worse Than the 112th Congress

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2013 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The fiscal cliff is delayed, the 113th Congress is sworn in, the NDAA is signed, the Violence Against Women Act is killed and the LA Times is reborn. Dig deeper

Negotiating With ‘Madmen’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2013 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The fiscal cliff is delayed, the 113th Congress is sworn in, the NDAA is signed, the Violence Against Women Act is killed and the LA Times is rebornThis week on Truthdig Radio: The fiscal cliff is delayed, the 113th Congress is sworn in, the NDAA is signed, the Violence Against Women Act is killed and the L. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )