The Shameful Spectacle of Denying People Their Vote

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Sep 9, 2016 The Republican Party's systematic attempt to disenfranchise African-Americans and other minorities with laws and restrictions at the polls did not die with Jim Crow. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

College Football: The Game Is Big Business

Allen Barra / Truthdig Sep 3, 2016 UCLA signed a 12-year, $280 million deal with sports apparel company Under Armour before the season began. It is the most lucrative apparel contract in sports history, but in the competitive world of endorsement deals, don’t expect the Bruins (head coach Jim Mora, pictured) to stay No. 1 for long. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz Win in Wisconsin

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Apr 6, 2016 Just a few weeks ago, many mainstream pundits were prematurely calling the contest for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations in favor of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, respectively. On Tuesday night, Bernie Sanders' and Ted Cruz's significant wins in the Wisconsin primary showed that the races are far from over. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Leads in Wisconsin, but Could State’s Voter ID Laws Hurt His Chances?

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Apr 6, 2016 Law requires that voters present state-issued photo IDs at polls, which could hurt college students—a large part of Sanders' base. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The ‘Never Trump’ Movement Is Gaining Momentum, but the GOP’s Disrupter Is Far From Finished

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Apr 5, 2016 Reports of the Republican front-runner's demise are premature, and they may be the product of wishful thinking. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

We Must Stop Voter Suppression (Video)

Robert Reich / Truthdig Apr 5, 2016 We need to move to the next stage of voting rights—a new Voting Rights Act—that renews the law that was effectively repealed by the conservative activists on the Supreme Court. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law Requires an Education Campaign, Which the State Hasn’t Funded

Staff / Truthdig Apr 5, 2016 The controversial law is about to get its inaugural use in a major statewide vote, Wisconsin’s April 5th primary. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Loves Wisconsin

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Bernie Sanders Gets Big Boost With Landslide Wins in Washington, Alaska, Hawaii Caucuses (Updated)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Mar 27, 2016 The Vermont senator remains an underdog in the Democratic race, but he still likes his chances to capture the nomination over Hillary Clinton. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Mirage of Justice

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jan 18, 2016 There seldom are trials for the poor. Instead, under threat of draconian sentences, they are forced to accept plea bargains. The system is a sham set up for elites with godlike powers who seek to advance themselves and their agendas at the expense of the downtrodden. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Gov. Walker and the Democrats’ Dance: Shady Politics Behind the Milwaukee Bucks Arena (Updated)

By Steve Horn and Michael Arria Jul 29, 2015 UPDATE: Rich and powerful elements connected by a web of cozy extended relationships pushed for public subsidies for a new sports stadium. And on Tuesday, they scored. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Wisconsin Straw Poll: Clinton 49 Percent, Sanders 41 Percent

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 12, 2015 A poll of more than 500 Democrats suggests that Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders could mount a powerful challenge to presumed front-runner Hillary Clinton in the race to become the Democratic nominee for president. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )