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Sam Harris: The Language of Ignorance

Sam Harris / Truthdig Aug 16, 2006 The bestselling secularist author of "The End of Faith" delivers a scathing review of "The Language of God," a new book by Human Genome Project head Francis Collins that attempts to demonstrate a harmony between science and evangelical Christianity. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

CNN’s Roberts Apologizes to Lamont for ‘Al Qaeda’ Remark

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 The "Headline News" anchor set the record straight and admitted to Lamont that no one had called him the Al Qaeda candidate. Kudos to Chuck Roberts for making the honorable admission. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Meet Your Friendly (and Deadly?) Coffee Bean

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 The java in this cup could either cause or counter a heart attack, depending on which recent study you believe. The American Medical Association says, drink up; an assistant professor at Brown says, sedentary types: beware. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Who’s Serious Now?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 Conservative columnist Andrew Sullivan sparked a lot of debate by writing recently that Dems aren't offering any alternatives to the GOP's failed method of fighting the so-called war on terror. Oh yeah? Some Dems beg to differ: A dead-on, serious response A wickedly satirical response Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Carter Rails on Fundamentalists

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 Former President Jimmy Carter, himself a famously pious Baptist, lets loose on religious fundamentalists in an interview with Der Spiegel -- how they won't admit mistakes; how they won't negotiate with people who disagree with them; how they dehumanize people who have other beliefs; and how Bush & Co. fit that bill perfectly. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The U.S. Military Prefers Nazis to Gays

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 That's the only conclusion we at Truthdig can come to when faced with these facts: Recruiters are increasingly admitting neo-Nazis and skinheads into the military, and the number of soldiers kicked out of the military for being gay rose 11% over last year. Also, allegations of harassment and outright crimes committed by military recruiters are up. (story or .pdf report) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Charm School’ Helps Men Perfect the Pickup

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 Read about a day and night in the life of a guy who paid $1,600 to learn how to interact with women. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Stewart Mocks RNC Chair’s ‘Adapt and Win’ Makeover

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 Watch Jon Stewart tear down Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman?s attempt to sell America on the outright lie that GOP?ers aren?t for ?staying the course? in Iraq ? rather, they?re out to ?adapt and win.? Stewart: Yeah, what a--hole said "stay the course"? [As videos of Bush saying just that fill the screen] Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Marie Cocco: The Hippie Factor

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 Tempting though it may be to lump them together, Baghdad is not Saigon, and Cindy Sheehan is not Jane Fonda. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Molly Ivins: The Pols Who Cried Wolf

Molly Ivins / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 "The administration has put itself in the position of the Boy Who Cried Wolf. If, God forbid, a serious terrorist conspiracy is uncovered, there will be a tendency to dismiss it in a backlash to these over-hyped 'plots.' " Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obese Outnumber Starving People Globally

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 The world now holds more than a billion overweight people and 800 million who are undernourished, a health expert told an international panel. A possible solution: subsidize fruits and vegetables, instead of fat-producing corn crops. Wanna learn more? Check out Truthdig's interview with food expert Michael Pollan. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

AP Exposes ‘Reverse Robin Hood’ Degenerates

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 From the AP: "The federal program that provides legal help to poor Americans turns away half of its applicants for lack of resources. But that hasn't stopped its executives from lavishing expensive meals, chauffeur-driven cars and foreign trips on themselves." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )