Where in the World Is Edward Snowden?

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 24, 2013 Speculation about the NSA whistle-blower's whereabouts has heightened after several witnesses said that he wasn't on board a flight from Moscow to Cuba, which reports had pegged as his next destination. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Snowden Seeks Asylum in Ecuador

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 23, 2013 The NSA whistle-blower arrived in Moscow on Sunday after authorities in Hong Kong allowed him to leave despite a U.S. request for his arrest. In a statement, WikiLeaks said Edward Snowden was headed to a democratic country "via a safe route" for asylum purposes. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Snowden: NSA Spying Targets China, ‘I Am Here to Reveal Criminality’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 13, 2013 The whistle-blower and former NSA spy said the PRISM program he helped expose last week extends to people and institutions in Hong Kong and mainland China, and that he has resolved to leave his fate to "the courts and people of Hong Kong." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Julian Assange: ‘Can You Hear Me?’

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 20, 2012 The WikiLeaks founder discusses his uncertain future from the balcony of the Ecuadorean Embassy in London. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Ecuador Reportedly Offers Sanctuary to Assange

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 15, 2012 Sources within the Ecuadorean government report that President Rafael Correa has agreed to grant asylum to Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder who is wanted by Sweden for alleged sexual misconduct, and by the United States for publishing state secrets. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Julian Assange Requests Asylum in Equador

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jun 20, 2012 The WikiLeaks publisher who has been a thorn in the side of many governments now seeks the protection of one. The Ecuadorian Embassy in London is sheltering Assange while Quito reviews his request for asylum. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Administration Exports GLBTQ Rights

Staff / Truthdig Dec 6, 2011 A more cynical perspective on Team Obama's announcement that it would scrutinize other nations' positions on GLBTQ rights when doling out assistance might take into account the upcoming presidential election and the need for President Obama to make up for some shortcomings on that front on his home turf. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama’s African Aunt Granted Asylum in U.S.

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2010 The third time was the charm for Barack Obama's African aunt, Zeituni Onyango, when it came to her quest for US political asylum While some cynical types might sniff about special treatment (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Britain Refuses Lesbian Iranian Filmmaker’s Asylum Request

Staff / Truthdig May 13, 2010 Iranian filmmaker, LGBTQ activist and actress Kiana Firouz is facing what could well be a not-so-warm welcome home now that the British government has reportedly rejected her request for asylum after Firouz was driven to flee her native country and seek safety in the UK. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Eritrean Team Seeks Asylum in Kenya

Staff / Truthdig Dec 18, 2009 You know things are bad when your national soccer team flees the country. That's what happened to Eritrea, whose national team absconded while in Kenya for a regional soccer tournament. The athletes later reappeared in the capital city of Nairobi, seeking asylum. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Peru’s War on the Indigenous

Staff / Truthdig Jun 10, 2009 In clashes between native groups armed with spears and development interests packing guns, Peru has seen at least 50 people die and hundreds go missing after President Alan Garcia initiated a campaign to open the rain forest to foreign investors. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

We’ll Lock Up Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses Yearning to Breathe Free

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Feb 28, 2007 If Lady Liberty wasn't bolted down, she would get up and walk away, having witnessed the abusive imprisonment that America's broken immigration system imposes on the asylum seekers, torture victims and innocent families who had the criminal impulse to search for a better life. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )