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Amnesty for the Indefensible

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 24, 2011 The administration has rushed to the aid of the banks once again and is attempting to intimidate the few state attorneys general who have the gumption to protect the public interest they are sworn to serve.The administration has rushed to the aid of the banks once again and is attempting to intimidate the few officials who have the gumption to protect the public interest. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Tent Cities Springing Up

Staff / Truthdig Sep 19, 2008 One sign of the nation's shaky economy can be seen in the growing numbers of newly homeless people forming "tent cities" around the U.S. The rise of these encampments is being attributed partly to the foreclosure crisis in the housing market, and the newest economic developments aren't likely to ease the situation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jazz Fest ’08: Homecoming on Muddy Ground

Larry Blumenfeld / Truthdig May 27, 2008 It's easy in New Orleans these days to read meaning and purpose into every lyric or song choice -- was Sheryl Crow commenting on the housing crisis by covering "Gimme Shelter," or was she just doing a Stones tune? Also, it's impossible to take in all the music and all the messages emanating from the Jazz Fest's 10 stages. Still, a good deal of what I did catch was timely, topical and worth remembering. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

New Orleans Homes to Be Demolished

Staff / Truthdig Dec 13, 2007 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to demolish thousands of public housing units in New Orleans this weekend, despite an urgent need for affordable homes in the city. This video explains why, and what you can do about it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )