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American History for Truthdiggers: Bush 41—Struggling in Reagan’s Shadow

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jul 6, 2019 The senior Bush was held to one term in large part because of domestic problems generated by his predecessor's "voodoo economics." Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

Bernie’s Powerful Proposal to Enfranchise America’s Prisoners

Jacqueline Luqman / The Real News Network Apr 29, 2019 The 2020 hopeful aims to restore inmates' voting rights, but his position is far more nuanced than corporate media might have you believe. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

RIP It Up

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Your Handy Guide to the Right’s 11th-Hour Attacks on Obama

Staff / Truthdig Oct 18, 2008 Thus far this election season, we've witnessed a number of scare tactics cooked up by conservatives hoping to scare the bejeezus out of voters who might even consider choosing Barack Obama over John McCain, and the fun isn't over yet. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

McCain Resorts to Atwater’s Dirty Tricks

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Oct 7, 2008 To understand where the presidential campaign is heading in the four weeks still ahead of us, look back 20 years. The remarkable transformation John McCain has undergone since 2000 is itself an unsettling tribute to the lasting poison Lee Atwater poured into the political waters. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )