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The Greatest Threat to Choice

Chris Hedges / Truthdig May 7, 2007 When it comes to abortion, the Christian right presents a false choice between self-condemnation and a life of struggle. Until the impoverished and imperiled, so frequently driven into the arms of demagogues, are truly cared for, the freedom of all women will be at risk. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Imagine a President Who Doesn’t Believe in Evolution

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2007 It could happen The most alarming difference between the Democratic and Republican debates would have to be the response to this question: "Is there anyone on this stage that does not believe in evolution?" Three hands shot up. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Wanda Sykes on Gay Marriage

Staff / Truthdig Apr 27, 2007 The comedian sounds off on why the controversy surrounding gay marriage strikes her as ridiculous. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jesus ‘Love-Bombs’ You

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 23, 2007 The author of "American Fascists" reports on the cult-like recruiting tactics of the Christian right, including the manipulative and highly successful practice of "love bombing." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Praying for the Apocalypse

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 9, 2007 The author of "American Fascists" explores the Christian right's obsession with Armageddon and the self-fulfilling holocaust it will produce. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Tom Waits’ ‘Immaculate Confection’

Staff / Truthdig Apr 8, 2007 In this musical clip, legendary troubadour Tom Waits offers some irreverent incentive for getting the kids to church on Sunday, combining those two time-honored Easter staples: chocolate and Jesus. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

On Atheists and Easter

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Apr 7, 2007 Easter is as good a time as any to delve into the issues raised by faith and reason. In this essay, E.J. Dionne challenges the arguments of "neo-atheism." For an alternative point of view, read "An Atheist Manifesto" by Sam Harris. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Leave Your Morals at the Border

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Apr 4, 2007 The Supreme Court may not be interested in applying American values to Guantanamo Bay, but at least one soldier has taken a principled stand against the prison's tortured justice system. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Closing Time for Torture Island

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Apr 3, 2007 Like a terminally ill animal, the Guantanamo prison is soon to be put to death. It will be an ugly execution, played out against the sophomoric non sequiturs that are the unofficial soundtrack of the war on terror. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdig Podcast: The Consistent Christian

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2007 Former Truthdigger of the Week Dr. Joel Hunter, author of "Right Wing, Wrong Bird," joins the podcast this week to explain why things didn't work out with the Christian Coalition and why global warming and poverty bother him as much as gay marriage and abortion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A World Where Lies Are True

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Mar 26, 2007 If the Christian right succeeds in legitimizing creation "science," it will strike a critical blow against the basic principles that make our society work. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Ultimate Taboo

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Mar 22, 2007 Pete Stark may not be gay, black or a woman, but he raised eyebrows last week when he made a startling announcement that shattered a political taboo: He doesn't believe in God. No big deal? He's the first member of Congress ever to say that. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )