Roisin Davis
Róisín Davis was a former truthdig editorial assistant. Davis is a literary agent, writer, and editor based in New York.
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Congressman Asks FBI to Back Down on Apple
Feb 24, 2016 Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., is pressing FBI Director James Comey to drop the bureau's demand that Apple create a new operating system version that lacks key security features.
Controversy Erupts After Democrats Allegedly Shout Down Activist Dolores Huerta at a Caucus Event
Feb 23, 2016 An online battle is taking place over claims by iconic labor and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta that she was shouted off a Nevada caucus stage by people chanting "English only!"
Donald Trump Wins South Carolina Republican Primary, Securing Status as GOP Front-Runner
Feb 21, 2016 Trump has now claimed two of the first three nominating contests, meaning that his campaign is on track to win the nomination.
Hillary Clinton Defeats Bernie Sanders in Nevada Caucuses
Feb 21, 2016 Sanders won in many rural areas and also secured Washoe County, where Reno, Nevada’s second-largest city, is located. But Clinton gained a 10-point lead in Clark County, the state’s largest and home to Las Vegas, as well as almost three-quarters of state residents.
Chelsea Clinton Attacks Bernie Sanders: ‘We Are Not Electing a King’
Feb 17, 2016 The former first daughter joined her father in hitting out at her mother's rival Tuesday, leveling harsh criticism at Bernie Sanders' proposal to end mass incarceration in the U.S.
Truthdigger of the Week: Baltimore Mayoral Candidate DeRay Mckesson
Feb 14, 2016 The Black Lives Matter activist (at right in photo)—whose political campaign is off to an attention-grabbing start—seeks to tackle the issues of police brutality and criminal justice through education and employment. The Black Lives Matter activist (at right in photo)—whose political campaign is off to an attention-grabbing start—seeks to tackle the issues of police brutality and criminal justice through education and employment.
More Than Half the World’s Population Faces Severe Water Scarcity
Feb 14, 2016 A new study indicates that global water shortages are much more severe than previously thought, finding that 4 billion people suffer water scarcity during at least one month during the year, while half a billion experience it throughout the year.
Jane Fonda Shines a Spotlight on the Equal Rights Amendment
Feb 10, 2016 "How can one be an embodied feminist if, behind closed doors, you're leaving the authentic part of yourself behind in order to please, in order to be a good girl?”
Pentagon Releases Almost 200 Photos of Bush-Era Military Abuse
Feb 6, 2016 After a decade-long legal battle, the Department of Defense releases 198 photos of detainee abuse at two dozen U.S. military sites across Iraq and Afghanistan.
Number of Victims of Female Genital Mutilation Is 70 Million Higher Than Thought
Feb 6, 2016 UNICEF reveals that at least 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone ritual cutting, half of them living in just three countries.