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Your Handy Guide to Emmy Censorship

Staff / Truthdig Sep 18, 2007 Sally Field worked her Emmy acceptance speech into an (unfortunately) incoherent anti-war crescendo during Sunday night's telecast, which, like the other two muted moments showcased in this video montage by the always-hilarious Defamer team, was awkwardly squelched by hypervigilant editors at Fox. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Al Gore to Snub Struggling Indians?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2007 The Khasi tribespeople of India want to honor Al Gore with an award of local handicrafts and a "small amount of money" for raising awareness of the climate change that they say has ravaged their scenic province, the name of which translates to "abode of the clouds." A Gore representative says he is humbled, but unsure if he'll make it to the ceremony, which will be held at a preserved village near a sacred forest. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

We Won!

Staff / Truthdig May 1, 2007 Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! That's right, folks, we've won both the juried Webby Award and the People's Voice Award for Best Political Blog! Thank you for voting for us and showing your support. It's been a great year, and you've all been an important part of it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Last Day to Vote for Truthdig!

Staff / Truthdig Apr 27, 2007 Voting closes at midnight tonight for the Webby People's Voice awards. Truthdig has been nominated for three, in the categories of News, Politics, and Blog - Political. Click here to support Truthdig. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

At the Emmys, Stewart and Colbert Take On Hollywood

Staff / Truthdig Aug 29, 2006 As presenters during the annual television Emmy awards, Jon Stewart played straight man to Stephen Colbert as he railed against the "godless sodomites" in the audience. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )