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Thom Hartmann: The Electoral College Has to Go

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Feb 11, 2019 The body was designed, at least in part, to limit foreign influence in our elections. Trump's victory proves it's outlived its usefulness. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Florence Becomes a Hurricane, Targets Southeastern U.S.

PAMELA SAMPSON / The Associated Press Sep 9, 2018 The National Hurricane Center warns that a huge coastal area from South Carolina to the mid-Atlantic region should prepare for a major strike late in the week. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Arrest Warrants, Probes as World Responds to ‘Paradise Papers’

Sasha Chavkin / Reveal Nov 11, 2017 Governments are launching investigations and audits stemming from the disclosure of the financial documents. An Argentine prosecutor is calling for the arrest of four university officials. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How America’s Wealthiest Are Saving Billions Through a Private Tax System

Staff / Truthdig Dec 31, 2015 Part of the so-called "income defense industry," the system involves highly paid tax lawyers, estate planners, anti-tax activists and lobbyists who work in tandem to devise the best strategies for super-rich individuals to save on taxes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Stephen Colbert ThreatDown

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2009 Stephen Colbert walks us through the list of new threats we should be aware of. America, look out for tropical Uighurs, gay animals and Donald H. Crosby. Check out this clip from Thursday night's "Colbert Report. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gitmo Prisoners Transferred Sans British Approval

Staff / Truthdig Jun 13, 2009 An embarrassed London is reviewing the legal basis of its relations with Bermuda following the transfer of four Guantanamo prisoners -- a group of Chinese Muslims known as Uighurs -- to Britain’s paradisiacal overseas territory. The men have been sent there as foreign guest workers, but apparently British officials never got the memo. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )