Amy Goodman / TruthdigFeb 16, 2007
In her inaugural Truthdig column, Amy Goodman investigates the outrageous imprisonment of Josh Wolf, the blogger whose devotion to freedom of the press and resistance to government coercion have kept him in jail longer than any other modern journalist. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 12, 2007
The Dixie Chicks, who became country music pariahs after the band's lead singer criticized President Bush in 2003, swept the Grammys on Sunday, winning every award the band was nominated for -- five in all -- plus a standing ovation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 3, 2007
A jury has found the city of Seattle liable for the unlawful arrests of roughly 175 protesters during the 1999 World Trade Organization meeting, which attracted 50,000 activists. The demonstrators in question were arrested while sitting and singing in a "no protest" park. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigJan 28, 2007
Tens of thousands of protesters marched on Washington on Saturday to demand an end to the war. The Rev. Graylan S. Hagler summed up the feeling of the crowd, which included veterans, celebrities, politicians and others: "When we voted it was a directive to bring our troops home now." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 16, 2007
United for Peace & Justice -- a coalition of more than 1,300 activist groups with the support of MoveOn.org and other progressive organizations -- is planning a march on Washington set for Jan. 27. Organizers hope the demonstration will pressure Congress to begin the withdrawal of troops from Iraq and end the war. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 13, 2007
Activists from Europe to Kuwait have joined with Cindy Sheehan and others to protest the detention camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where nearly 400 prisoners await their fate. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 12, 2006
Acting legend Kirk Douglas turned 90 over the weekend and issued this birthday essay to commemorate the occasion, calling on the next generation to at least try to solve the world's problems. (h/t: Largest Minority) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 8, 2006
Stacy Mitchell chronicles the successful campaigns of community activists around the country who've taken on retail giants and won. The key to victory is "getting people to see themselves not just as consumers, but as workers, producers, business owners, citizens, and stewards of their community." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Molly Ivins / TruthdigAug 24, 2006
Honestly, people, haven't you figured out what this is all about yet? Money. The conservatives are in a snit about "liberal courts" because of money. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 13, 2006
The bold and unconventional former Yale chaplain became internationally renowned for his activism against the Vietnam War and in support of civil rights. He died at 81 of congestive heart failure. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Sheerly Avni / TruthdigApr 3, 2006
The prominent black activist and mentor for incarcerated youth in Oakland, Calif. argues that it's time to hold hip-hop artists accountable for the messages behind their music. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 10, 2006
A new TV-heavy Internet site dedicated to politics launches with AMERICAblog founder John Avarosis. Looks pretty spiffy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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