Opinion

Give ‘Em Hell, Mr. Terkel

Amy Goodman / Truthdig May 16, 2007 The host of "Democracy Now" pays tribute to one of her most prolific and passionate forebears, Studs Terkel, who turns 95 this week. "Ordinary people are capable of doing extraordinary things," Terkel says. His life proves that fact. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Family Guy’ on the Debates

Staff / Truthdig May 15, 2007 "The Family Guy" spoofs the recent presidential debates and the superficiality of horse-race politics. Lois starts the debate badly, then realizes all she has to do to win over the crowd is repeatedly refer to 9/11 and Jesus. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Self-Fulfilling Apocalypse

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Phased Withdrawal

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Gore Vidal on Cuba

Staff / Truthdig May 14, 2007 The iconic author and historian speaks with Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer about his recent tour of Cuba, why he thinks the island has a bright future and why the United States, the world's only superpower, has an inferiority complex. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Buck Up, Wolfie: There’s Always eHarmony

Andy Borowitz / Truthdig May 14, 2007 The satirist reports that the World Bank president's girlfriend no longer feels she can function effectively in that role and has decided to start seeing other banks. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

War Memorial

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Fantastic Idea

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Fessing Up to Those Tiny Employees

Staff / Truthdig May 11, 2007 In this satirical news brief, the Onion envisions a world where marketing and exploitation meet. What if clothing companies that depend on abusive labor practices were honest about it? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Giuliani Explains Himself

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Colbert on Hillary’s ‘Legislative Time Machine’

Staff / Truthdig May 10, 2007 Stephen Colbert targets Hillary Clinton, who would rather revoke the authorization for the war than admit that voting for it in the first place was a mistake. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Alums Reap Their Rewards

Robert Scheer / Truthdig May 9, 2007 It's no wonder that an administration that celebrated and rewarded liars and opportunists would produce the likes of Paul Wolfowitz, who followed up the Iraq disaster with a scandal at the World Bank, and George Tenet, who held his tongue until the price was right. But how do they sleep at night? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )