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And the Richest Candidate Is …

Staff / Truthdig May 12, 2007 Mitt Romney, whose personal fortune is between $190 million and $250 million, which might explain why he's so eager to "reform" the tax code The former Massachusetts governor's millions come from his days at an investment group that financed Staples, Domino's Pizza and the Brookstone retail stores . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The High Cost of Ignoring Poverty

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig May 4, 2007 Republicans once preached compassion, but then went off to war. Democrats waged a war on poverty, but then lost some elections. They decided the middle class is where it's at. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Budget Speaks Louder Than Pandering

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Feb 6, 2007 Although President Bush recently feigned interest in income inequality and the deficit, his whopper of a budget makes it clear that his heart is still with his base: the haves and the have-mores. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bill Moyers’ Parable

Staff / Truthdig Dec 24, 2006 The former minister, press secretary and veteran journalist works his way through Christian allegory and lessons from our nation's history in fashioning this powerful essay on the American experience and the stewardship of democracy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Conservatives Seek to Extend Tax Breaks for Rich

Staff / Truthdig May 10, 2006 House and Senate conservatives have agreed to spend $70 billion to extend the 15% tax rate on capital gains and dividends until 2010. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )