Dems Sign On for First ‘Gay Debate’

Staff / Truthdig Jul 11, 2007 Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards are already on board for a debate about gay-related social and political issues, to be held on August 9 in front of a live audience, televised on the LOGO channel and broadcast on the Web on LOGOonline.com. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Buffett Questions Tax Gaps

Staff / Truthdig Jun 28, 2007 The vast economic rift between the top and bottom tax brackets is a major cause for concern, and it's not just those at the lower end of the income spectrum who are paying attention. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

More Young Americans Lean Left

Staff / Truthdig Jun 28, 2007 A new poll finds that more young Americans (ages 17 to 29) are favoring liberal politics and Democratic candidates than ever before. The percentage of young Americans who support issues such as abortion, the legalization of gay marriage, and universal healthcare is significantly higher than the figure for the general public, according to The New York Times. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Clinton Campaign Parodies ‘Sopranos’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2007 To announce her new campaign song (a Celine Dion tear-jerker), Hillary Clinton spoofed the now infamous "Sopranos" series finale, complete with a disappointed Bill, who has to make do with carrots instead of onion rings, Chelsea struggling to parallel park, and a surprise cameo. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Spielberg Backs Hillary

Staff / Truthdig Jun 14, 2007 In the latest round of "Divvying Up (Democratic) Hollywood," presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton emerges triumphant, having landed a very big fish indeed: überdirector Steven Spielberg. A campaign information source for Clinton, HillaryHub.com, confirmed Spielberg's choice on the website on Wednesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Arm Candy

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Hillary Gets It

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Jun 5, 2007 A majority of Democratic primary voters are women, and their support for Hillary Clinton goes beyond mere gender profiling -- she's led the fight against the kind of discrimination the Supreme Court now seems eager to protect. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Satire: Hillary Tries to Fatten Up the Competition

Andy Borowitz / Truthdig Jun 3, 2007 In a move that raised eyebrows among observers of the 2008 campaign for the Democratic nomination for president, Sen. Hillary Clinton today sent former Vice President Al Gore a gift basket laden with high-calorie treats. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The New Clinton Books

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Clooney and Damon Are “Obama Guys”

Staff / Truthdig Jun 1, 2007 Sen. Hillary Clinton was gearing up on Thursday for a young Hollywood campaign fund-raiser -- and not a moment too soon. Time magazine reported from the Cannes Film Festival that "Oceans 13" studs George Clooney and Matt Damon are enthusiastic about Barack Obama's  '08 presidential bid. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hillary’s Not So Secret Weapon

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Bill Stumps for Hill

Staff / Truthdig May 14, 2007 In this lengthy tribute to his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, former President Bill Clinton gives his personal pitch for why Americans should vote for her in 2008. Pointing out that the U.S. needs to work on building friendships with other nations instead of isolating itself, he says Hillary's "caring, working and delivering" put her ahead of the pack. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )