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2016 Redux — Now What?
The left after realignment. The post 2016 Redux — Now What? appeared first on Truthdig .
The Silicon White House
The president-elect’s coattails will pull Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen into the center ring of national policymaking — and score-settling. The post The Silicon White House ap...
The Democratic Dead-End of Chasing Moderate Republicans
Did the party leadership learn nothing from Hillary Clinton’s loss as a corporate war-hawk candidate in 2016? The post The Democratic Dead-End of Chasing Moderate Republicans appeared first ...
Trumpism and the Crisis of Whiteness
Roughly half the country has opted out of the multiracial democratic experiment. The post Trumpism and the Crisis of Whiteness appeared first on Truthdig .
The Law of Second Chances
What it means when a judge takes forgiveness and redemption seriously in an unforgiving system of retributive punishment. The post The Law of Second Chances appeared first on Truthdig .
Voters in Six States Expand Reproductive Rights
Victories show widespread support for abortion protections, even in red states. The post Voters in Six States Expand Reproductive Rights appeared first on Truthdig .
Trump Wins, Planet Loses
With control of the White House and the Senate, Republicans are poised to upend U.S. climate policy. The post Trump Wins, Planet Loses appeared first on Truthdig .
Will Control of Congress Shift?
The results hinge on a handful of states and races. The post Will Control of Congress Shift? appeared first on Truthdig .
If the Democrats Want To Win, Someday They’ll Need To Give People Something To Vote for
Vote, then ask yourself: Do you want left-wing votes enough that you're willing to listen and try to persuade to get them? The post If the Democrats Want To Win, Someday They’ll Need To Give ...
What the U.S. Air Force Doesn’t Want You To Notice on Election Night
As the warring ruling classes seem to push for nuclear brinkmanship, let us not be distracted on this election night. The post What the U.S. Air Force Doesn’t Want You To Notice on Election N...
What To Expect on Election Day
Brace yourself for lawsuits, delays and another possible ‘red mirage.’ The post What To Expect on Election Day appeared first on Truthdig .
Godless Liberals? Not in the Upper Midwest
While the religious left has lagged behind right-wing counterparts on a national level, it has gained power and influence in the region through relentless coalition-building. The post Godless L...
Six Pivotal Health Issues at Stake in This Election
The candidates have starkly different views on how the government should play a role in health care for Americans. The post Six Pivotal Health Issues at Stake in This Election appeared first o...
Turnout Surges in Swing States Pummeled by Helene
What record early voting in Georgia and North Carolina says about the storm and the stakes of the election. The post Turnout Surges in Swing States Pummeled by Helene appeared first on Truthdi...
‘Anti-War’ Trump Attempts To Outflank Harris at Critical Moment
It may be a cynical strategy, but he seems to have read the room while she has chosen a more confused, if not hawkish path. The post ‘Anti-War’ Trump Attempts To Outflank Harris at Critical...
The Recession Racket: Musk, Trump and the Billionaires’ Blueprint for Profit
While we struggle, they scheme: How a Trump crash could line the pockets of America’s elite The post The Recession Racket: Musk, Trump and the Billionaires’ Blueprint for Profit appeared f...
‘The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World’
Chomsky and Robinson’s new critical survey of American foreign policy seeks to dispel the myth that the United States is devoted to promoting democracy and human rights. The post ‘The Myth ...
Need Child Care While You Vote? In Some States, It’s Free
Olympic track and field star Allyson Felix has partnered with organizations in three states to cover the cost of child care while voting. The post Need Child Care While You Vote? In Some States...
What Quiet Meditation on an Eastern Himalayan Moth Can Teach Us
Two Indian filmmakers on the importance of looking at the world with more attention and hearing with more intent. The post What Quiet Meditation on an Eastern Himalayan Moth Can Teach Us appea...
Boogey, Man!: Resurrecting Our All Hallows Eve Top 40
The definitive Halloween soundtrack (that doesn’t include “Monster Mash"). The post Boogey, Man!: Resurrecting Our All Hallows Eve Top 40 appeared first on Truthdig .