American History for Truthdiggers: Civil Rights, a Dream Deferred

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig May 4, 2019 The struggle—far from finished—was never as finite or clear-cut as the myth that persists in our collective memory. Dig deeper ( 26 Min. Read )

Will the Supreme Court Side With Trump in His War on Immigrants?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Apr 26, 2019 A new case to determine whether a citizenship question can be added to the 2020 census carries grave implications for the entire country. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: The GOP’s Obscene Power Grab Is Nearly Complete

Robert Reich / Truthdig Apr 24, 2019 If the Supreme Court rules that a citizenship question can be added to the census, it could deal a devastating blow to our democracy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Robert Reich’s 10 Steps to Save American Democracy

Robert Reich / Truthdig Dec 24, 2018 Our problems extend beyond the current occupant of the Oval Office. Here's how we can reclaim our country and forge a more just society. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

House Democrats Plan to Restore Voting Rights, Ethics Laws

Ilana Novick Nov 12, 2018 It is an ambitious plan for a divided government. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Real Reason Why Republicans Fear ‘Medicare for All’

By Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Nov 5, 2018 If the national ID system were the key to getting your health care and medications, there’d be no ability for the GOP to purge voters. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Thom Hartmann: American Democracy Is on the Brink

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Oct 23, 2018 Republicans are using voter suppression to maintain their grip on power. If we don't act now, we'll forfeit what's left of our freedoms. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The GOP Is Leading a Massive Purge of Registered Voters in Georgia

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Oct 11, 2018 Republican Brian Kemp appears to have directly violated the Voting Rights Act in his bid to become the state's governor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Georgia County Dumps Plan to Close 7 of Its 9 Polling Places

BRINLEY HINEMAN / The Associated Press Aug 24, 2018 Voting and civil rights groups applaud the decision but say the episode demonstrates the need to restore Voting Rights Act protections tossed out by the Supreme Court in 2013. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Voter Purges on the Rise, Minorities Hit Hardest, Report Finds

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Jul 24, 2018 A 2013 Supreme Court decision striking down a section of the Voting Rights Act “has had a profound and negative impact” on access to millions and led to more abuse, researchers say. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

High Court Leaves Some Voting Rights Issues Unresolved

Ilana Novick Jun 26, 2018 This week's developments mean the U.S. Supreme Court will make no major decision on voting rights before the midterm elections. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Insidious Republican Plot to Hijack the Census

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Jun 12, 2018 A new report reveals what's really behind the Trump administration's push to revamp the 2020 survey. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )