Chris Hedges / TruthdigMay 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 )
Staff / TruthdigMay 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 )
Staff / TruthdigApr 27, 2007
The comedian sounds off on why the controversy surrounding gay marriage strikes her as ridiculous. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Chris Hedges / TruthdigApr 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 )
Chris Hedges / TruthdigApr 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 )
Staff / TruthdigApr 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 )
E.J. Dionne Jr. / TruthdigApr 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 )
Robert Scheer / TruthdigApr 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 )
Marie Cocco / TruthdigApr 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 )
Staff / TruthdigMar 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 )
Chris Hedges / TruthdigMar 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 )
Ellen Goodman / TruthdigMar 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 )
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