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A Righteous Farewell from Tibet’s Maestro

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Oct 11, 2023 It’s a striking final vision with which Tseden leaves us: a place that embodies an understanding, or perhaps even a latent human desire, to live in harmony with nature. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Cornel West: We’re Staring Down Global Neofascist Rule

Sharmini Peries / The Real News Network Jan 2, 2019 The acclaimed author and civil rights activist calls for an international movement to combat the rising tide of authoritarianism worldwide. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

‘Last Week Tonight’ Host John Oliver Talks to the Dalai Lama About Reincarnation (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 6, 2017 The exiled Tibetan leader's next earthly life is a contentious political issue for China. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dreams of America: Work in Progress

Lena Herzog / Truthdig Sep 5, 2014 Can the American imaginary be depicted? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

When Will Liberal Democrats Finally Break Free of the Democratic Party?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 5, 2014 Some say it's about time that progressives stop voting for Democrats who act like right wingers; ancient mating patterns explain why Tibetans can live at such high altitudes; meanwhile, the word "corporation" is nowhere to be found in the Constitution. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Making Walmart Look Good? Goodwill’s Below-Minimum Wage

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2013 Goodwill apparently pays workers a painfully low $2.75 an hour, despite preaching charity; 9-5 schedules are counterproductive for creative workers; meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin stands up for Russia's right to be homophobic. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Himalayas to Be Wetter and Warmer Over Next Century

By Kieran Cooke, Climate News Network Aug 11, 2013 There have been dire warnings about melting glaciers in the Himalayas leading to falling flows in some of Asia’s major rivers. Now scientists are turning some of their original research on its head. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How the 1 Percent Does Disney World

Staff / Truthdig May 15, 2013 Some wealthy families are renting handicapped scooters to skip lines at the famous theme park; the newest way to stalk someone is apparently to use a drone; meanwhile, the SATs were canceled in all of South Korea due to allegations of widespread cheating. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

On Fire I Will Burn

Staff / Truthdig Jan 15, 2013 Beijing is wiping out indigenous culture on the Tibetan Plateau. In protest, 98 people have set themselves on fire since 2009. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Obama Brings Chinese VP to the White House

Staff / Truthdig Feb 15, 2012 On Tuesday, Barack Obama played host to China's Vice President Xi Jinping at the White House to discuss trade, human rights and other diplomatic topics. Why all the fuss over a VP? For one, Xi was returning a gesture that his American counterpart, Joe Biden, recently made. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

China Detains Monks for Brainwashing

Staff / Truthdig May 23, 2011 While China celebrates the 60-year mark of its "peaceful liberation" of Tibet, about 300 monks have been rounded up in a "patriotic re-education" campaign, which authorities hope will encourage them to renounce their devotion to the Dalai Lama, swear allegiance to China's ruling Communist Party and stop lighting themselves on fire. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dalai Lama Comments Provoke Conversation on Ethics of bin Laden Killing

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2011 A Los Angeles Times piece suggests Tibet's spiritual leader supports the American action against Osama bin Laden, surprising some followers and causing others to seek clarification of the Dalai Lama's comments. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )