Sarah Stillman

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Sarah Stillman, a visiting scholar at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, is the recipient of their inaugural Reporting Award. The Award took her to Iraq and Afghanistan to report an investigative story for...

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The Unsung Victims of the Emerald City

Sarah Stillman / Truthdig May 29, 2008 There's a group of contractors working in Baghdad's Green Zone that we don't often hear about: The cleaners, cooks and construction workers from places like Uganda who toil and die in obscurity. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Bloated in Baghdad

BLANK Apr 29, 2008 Truthdig foreign correspondent Sarah Stillman reports from Iraq, where she finds parallels between America's fast food fortresses and the general engorgement of the war. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Whole World Was Watching

Sarah Stillman / Truthdig Jan 22, 2008 Remember when the world turned its attention to Burma and promised to no longer ignore the suffering of the people there? Truthdig contributor Sarah Stillman sat down with Burmese democracy organizer Maung Maung to check in on the Saffron Revolution and the brave men and women who continue to resist oppression, whether anyone is watching or not. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Can Drag Queens and Hired Guns Save Darfur?

Sarah Stillman / Truthdig Jun 28, 2007 Truthdig foreign correspondent Sarah Stillman went on assignment in Africa to investigate the Darfur crisis and the beleaguered African Union troops who struggle -- without the necessary funds or mandate -- to keep a lid on genocide. Her exploration of efforts to resolve the conflict reveals a global community tragically dependent on celebrities and mercenaries. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

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A Coalition of the Unwilling

Sarah Stillman / Truthdig Mar 7, 2007 While America is still begrudgingly coming to terms with the climate crisis, British politicians, scientists and newspapers have been shouting from the rooftops for years. So why is the U.S. so far behind its closest ally? Truthdig foreign correspondent Sarah Stillman spoke with more than 20 experts to find out. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )