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10 Warnings for Arab Democracies

Staff / Truthdig Jul 10, 2011 Truthdig columnist Juan Cole has some sobering words of caution for those in the Arab world with a "once-in-a-century" shot at making their nations into thriving, functional democracies. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Freedom From Fear — and the Second Amendment

David Sirota / Truthdig Aug 21, 2009 The gun nuts showing up at rallies and town hall meetings should check the order of their amendments: The First guarantees people -- whatever their politics -- a fundamental right to participate in their democracy without concern for physical retribution. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kevorkian Sets Sights on Congress

Staff / Truthdig Mar 25, 2008 Dr. Jack Kevorkian, whose controversial work as a euthanasia advocate earned him both the nickname "Dr. Death" and time in the slammer, has a new crusade: to win a seat in Congress. Stranger things have been known to happen in American politics. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dixie Chicks Honored by ACLU

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2007 The Dixie Chicks were honored in December by the ACLU for defending liberty and the right to free speech in the face of overwhelming pressure. Lead vocalist Natalie Maines said she's proud to be a card-carrying member and "It hasn't taken courage to stand strong, just a first-grade education." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )