The Roadblock to Common-Sense Pension Reform (Video)

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org Aug 6, 2018 About half of the entire private-sector workforce has no employer-sponsored retirement plan. Several states are trying to address this, but the investment industry is aggressively seeking to block them. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Hundreds of Immigrant Youths Housed in Chicago-Area Shelters

By Jodi S. Cohen, Duaa Eldeib and Melissa Sanchez / ProPublica Jul 27, 2018 The nonprofit that runs most of the facilities is generally well-regarded, but an investigation by ProPublica reveals some troubling incidents. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Poor People’s Campaign: An American Movement Hidden in Plain Sight (Audio Photo Essay)

Michael Nigro / Truthdig May 22, 2018 Corporate media are not covering the fight for America's soul, but the establishment will not be able ignore the growing community that is leading it much longer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Poor People’s Campaign: A Struggle Rising From the Streets

Staff and Michael Nigro / Truthdig May 21, 2018 The second week of the campaign kicks off in Chicago, under the theme "Linking Systemic Racism and Poverty." But police are using an unconventional tactic to prevent a movement from building. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

A Small Town Bans Assault Weapons

Emily Wells / Truthdig Apr 5, 2018 Deerfield, Ill., plans to levy heavy fines against citizens who don’t comply with the ban. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Gorsuch Silent as Divided Supreme Court Spars Over Unions

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press Feb 26, 2018 The justices hear arguments in a case that could undermine the financial footing of labor unions that represent more than 5 million government workers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

5 Dead After Tornado, Flooding From Central U.S. Storms

JOHN RABY / The Associated Press Feb 25, 2018 A system stretching from Texas to the Canadian Maritime Provinces prompted several emergency declarations even before the dangerous storms arrived. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Illinois Cutting Solitary Confinement Time for Juveniles

Duaa Eldeib / ProPublica Oct 29, 2017 State officials heed a court order regarding the punishment and say research on the harm of isolating young offenders is too powerful to ignore. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why (Almost) No One Is Charged With Gun Trafficking in Illinois

Mick Dumke / ProPublica Oct 16, 2017 Thought significant resources are spent targeting those caught with illegal guns, there is little hope of thwarting the illicit gun markets. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

15 States and the District of Columbia Challenge Trump Over DACA Decision

Emily Wells / Truthdig Sep 6, 2017 The lawsuit claims the president's move to rescind the immigration program was motivated by discrimination. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Saving Illinois: Getting More Bang for Its Bucks

By Ellen Brown / Web of Debt Jul 24, 2017 The state is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, and others are not far behind, largely because of unfunded pension liabilities. But solutions exist. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Chance the Rapper, Advocate for Chicago’s Public Schools

Emma Niles / Truthdig Mar 12, 2017 The Chicago native takes matters into his own hands after a disheartening meeting with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )