Truthdiggers of the Week: Charlie Hebdo

BLANK Jan 12, 2015 Critical journalists view the slaughter of their colleagues in Paris from a deeply personal perspective. "Does my work threaten my life?" we ask ourselves. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ Video Blasted for ‘Blasphemy’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 27, 2014 Katy Perry can count fewer Muslims among her fan base after the release of the video for her new single, "Dark Horse." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Indonesian Atheist Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Prison

Staff / Truthdig Jun 14, 2012 An Indonesian civil servant was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on charges of blaspheming and violating Indonesian Internet laws when he professed his atheism on Facebook. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pakistani Politician Ends Bid to Change Blasphemy Laws

Staff / Truthdig Feb 4, 2011 Pakistani parliament member Sherry Rehman is the latest politician to contest the country's controversial blasphemy law in a move that has led to threats on her life, but her efforts have been thwarted by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pakistan to Watch Web for Blasphemous Content

Staff / Truthdig Jun 26, 2010 Eagle-eyed Pakistani officials will be fixing their gazes on major websites like Amazon, Yahoo, Google and MSN in an attempt to zero in on, and even block, content that might be considered offensive to Muslims. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pakistan Bans Facebook Over Muhammad Drawings

Staff / Truthdig May 19, 2010 Pakistanis will have to do their poking elsewhere for now: Islamabad blocked access to the social networking site altogether over a Facebook-fueled movement called "Everybody Draw Mohammad Day!" which urges the public to create and share images of the Prophet Muhammad. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Muslim Site Sends ‘South Park’ Creators a Warning

Staff / Truthdig Apr 21, 2010 They're no strangers to controversy after years of fine-tuning the art of contrarian cartooning, but "South Park" masterminds Trey Parker and Matt Stone are now the recipients of an ominous message posted on the Islamic website revolutionmuslimcom (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Afghan Court Resentences Activist

Staff / Truthdig Oct 22, 2008 Want proof that the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan has brought the democracy it promised? You won't find it in this case. An appeals court resentenced Parwez Kambakhsh, a student arrested for distributing an article on women's rights, to a mere 20 years in prison, overturning the controversial death sentence he was given last year. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Outrage Over Last Supper Orgy Image Rattles Vienna Museum

Staff / Truthdig Apr 12, 2008 A Catholic Church-affiliated museum in Vienna was shaken up this week by a controversy that erupted over the display of an unconventional rendering of Jesus and his disciples sharing the Last Supper -- and then some -- in an exhibit called "Religion, Flesh and Power." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

British Lawmakers Strike Down Blasphemy Law

Staff / Truthdig Mar 8, 2008 Following a heated debate, the British House of Lords approved an amendment that does away with the UK's long-standing common law against blasphemy -- a watershed moment that some believe was too long in coming. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sam Harris on the Reality of Islam

Sam Harris / Truthdig Feb 8, 2006 "The truth about Islam is as politically incorrect as it is terrifying: Islam is all fringe and no center," writes America's most prominent secularist in a challenging and provocative new essay.UPDATE: Harris responds to a deluge of comments and some criticism. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )