America’s Sexual Politics Are Rapidly Regressing Before Our Very Eyes

Mike Farrell / Truthdig Oct 12, 2018 When historical abuses are not addressed and resolved, they take new forms. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In Nod to Farmers, High-Ethanol Gasoline Will Be Sold Year-Round

MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Oct 9, 2018 During an Iowa trip, Trump announces that a summer sale ban will be lifted. The action removes an EPA anti-smog rule. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Beer Warning Alert (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Oct 4, 2018 If Donald Trump can issue a Presidential Alert to everyone’s cellphone, it’s only fitting to issue a Beer Warning Alert as well. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Who Gets to See the Kavanaugh FBI Report?

MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Oct 4, 2018 All 100 senators will be able to read the FBI's new report on sexual misconduct allegations against the Supreme Court nominee. But it's unclear if the public will see it. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dems Dispute Post on Kavanaugh Background Checks

The Associated Press Oct 3, 2018 Senate Democrats challenge a GOP social media post claiming the Supreme Court nominee’s previous background checks showed no inappropriate behavior. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Sen. Sanders Demands That FBI Investigate Kavanaugh

By Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Sep 29, 2018 "This goes to the very heart of whether he should be confirmed" [to the Supreme Court], the Vermont senator writes in a letter to committee Chairman Chuck Grassley. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Calls Hearing ‘Brutal,’ Praises Kavanaugh (Video)

The Associated Press Sep 27, 2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee will take a vote Friday morning on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination unless Republicans decide to postpone it. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Christine Blasey Ford Details Alleged Assault in Moving Statement

Naomi LaChance Sep 27, 2018 "It was hard for me to breathe, and I thought that Brett was accidentally going to kill me," she tells the Senate Judiciary Committee. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

House GOP Unwilling to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Sep 26, 2018 The legislation is set to expire at the end of September, and none of the party's members has signaled support for its renewal. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Christine Blasey Ford Asks Chuck Grassley for ‘Fair and Respectful Treatment’

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 24, 2018 After days of negotiations, Dr. Ford directly addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee chair in a letter Sen. Grassley promptly publicized on Monday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Second Woman Accuses Kavanaugh of Sexual Misconduct

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Sep 23, 2018 In reaction to the allegation—denied by the judge in a White House statement—Sen. Feinstein has demanded a postponement in the confirmation process. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )