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The Real Meaning of the Confederate Flag

Joe Conason / Truthdig Jun 27, 2015 In the intensifying debate over the Confederate flag, important clues about the true meaning of this seditious symbol are staring us in the face. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

On the Charleston Shooting and the Daily Tragedy of ‘Living While Black’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jun 24, 2015 Poet Claudia Rankine's painfully powerful piece delves into how the "killing of black people is an unending spectacle" that leaves black Americans in a constant state of mourning and raises the question, "What kind of country do we live in?" Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What South Carolina Needs to Do for Racial Equality (Taking Down the Flag Is Just Symbolic)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jun 24, 2015 The step to remove the Confederate flag from the grounds of the South Carolina statehouse is a welcome one, but it is only a symbolic measure. South Carolina’s 4.8 million residents can only achieve greater racial harmony and civil rights through practical steps. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Top 5 Reasons the Confederate Flag Should Stop Flying at the South Carolina Statehouse

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jun 23, 2015 The Confederate flag in its current form was adopted by the seceding slave states to differentiate their banner from the Stars and Stripes on the battlefield. It isn't a symbol of regionalism. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How to Reply to Dylann Roof’s Hate: Donate to ‘Mother Emanuel’ AME Church (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jun 22, 2015 There are many essential responses to the racist terrorism attack on Emanuel AME Church that the state of South Carolina should take. But those of us who don’t live in that state can also take action. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )