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Nominate Our Next Truthdigger of the WeekPosted on Dec 26, 2011
Who made your week by speaking truth to power, blowing the whistle or standing up to injustice? Truthdigger of the Week is a feature in which we recognize a person or group that made a difference. See past winners here. Nominate this week’s winner here. Last week, we recognized Navy officers Marissa Gaeta and Citlalic Snell, the couple who put a fine point on the end of the U.S. military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy and made headlines—not to mention an iconic photo—with a simple and moving show of love. Advertisement Previous item: Arab League Lands in Syria Next item: Pakistan Reevaluating Relationship With America New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy. |
By Fooshie, December 29, 2011 at 2:07 pm Link to this comment
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If you follow #Egypt on Twitter you know Samira and judge overruled original denial these
tests even took place.
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/international/court-ends-virginity-testing-for-egypts-
female-detainees/487671
“...Gamal Eid, head of the Arab Network for Human Rights Information, said the latest
ruling was an important victory for the civilian courts.
“It entrenched some rules, including that some measures adopted by the military council
can be reviewed by a civilian court, given that the army is part of the government and the
judiciary is an independent authority,” he said.
“It helped demonstrate that virginity tests are illegal and thus considered a crime which
Report thispushed for advanced steps in having the first soldier being prosecuted for violations.” ”
By Jennifer Cuneo, December 29, 2011 at 1:48 pm Link to this comment
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Jason Leopold is a fearless thourough and principled Investigative Reporter that reports
Report thistruth to power. The true 4th branch of government in action!!!!
By Textynn, December 28, 2011 at 12:37 pm Link to this comment
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I nominate Wendell Potter, he is trying hard to sound the alarm on what we all fought against and then TPTB just laid low and waited till there was enough distraction and moved forward.
We have to put this topic of medicare demise and “vouchers” up front and center. OWS needs to focus on it. Perfect example of Dem mutiny and REpubs just robbing us. We need this covered better and people in the streets.
Report thisBy Foucauldian, December 27, 2011 at 9:25 am Link to this comment
It’s got to be Assange as well and PFC Manning.
Report thisBy EmileZ, December 26, 2011 at 3:12 pm Link to this comment
I nominate the hacktivist collective known as “Anonymous” in hope that I may find out what they are up to and why etc.
I am a human being!!!
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