Truthout
Politics & Elections
Donald Trump Under Fire After Hinting Gun Owners Could Assassinate Hillary Clinton
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is being accused of inciting violence against his rival Hillary Clinton.
GOP “Never Trumpers” Get Their Spoiler Candidate: An Ex-Goldman Banker and Former CIA Spook
Evan McMullin has emerged as an eleventh-hour Republican challenger to Donald Trump.
Our Nation’s Growing Water Crisis: What You Need to Know
An investment of more than $1 trillion is needed to improve the buried water infrastructure nationwide over the next 25 years.
Mine Waste Disaster Anniversaries Remind Us How Little Progress We’ve Made
We can't afford another Mount Polley or Rio Doce disaster ever again.
Green Party Nominee Jill Stein: “We Are Saying No to the ‘Lesser Evil’ and Yes to the Greater Good”
In Houston, Texas, Dr. Jill Stein formally accepted the Green Party's nomination for president.
Kochs’ Ground Game in Election Will Support Trump No Matter What
There's no love lost between the billionaire brothers and the Republican candidate, but Trump will still benefit from their efforts.
Following the Money Behind Tim Kaine
Throughout his time in politics, Tim Kaine has certainly seen his share of campaign money — we examined the cash behind his extensive career.
How the GOP’s Cynical Election Strategy Is Imploding
In the past two weeks, judges have ruled against voter-ID laws and other limits on voting in five states.
Dave Zirin: Protests by Athletes and Displaced Rio Residents Accompany Opening of 2016 Olympic Games
Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation magazine, says protests from athletes attending the 2016 Olympics.
Why the 71st Anniversary of the Atomic Bomb Matters
The moral and historical debate of the atomic bombs continues.