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Elizabeth Edwards Takes On the Media

Staff / Truthdig Apr 28, 2008 Elizabeth Edwards has some insight into the media's coverage of presidential campaigns, which she brings to a thoughtful Op-Ed in this Sunday's New York Times. Beyond the current campaign, Edwards warns, "the future of news is not bright." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Orangeburg Massacre

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Apr 17, 2008 Sen. Barack Obama is clearly a bad bowler. But it was not too long ago that African-Americans were not allowed in some bowling alleys. In Orangeburg, S.C., three young African-American men were killed for protesting against that town's segregated bowling alley. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Like Obama, Clinton Sucks at Bowling

Staff / Truthdig Apr 8, 2008 If the election comes down to bowling ability, the Democrats are in serious trouble. Hillary Clinton poked fun at her rival's poor showing at the lanes, but it turns out she can't bowl either. Of course, there's no evidence John McCain would fare any better. Is it too much to ask that the next president be able to roll a ball in a straight line? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Maher to Democrats: ?Chill Out?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 7, 2008 From TSA's mood music to Obama's bowling blunder, Bill Maher takes on the issues of the week, including the growing concern over the Democrats' heated primary battle: "If voting can destroy the Democratic Party, then the party isn't very democratic." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Clinton, McCain Yuk It Up

Staff / Truthdig Apr 3, 2008 At least two of the presidential candidates decided to have a laugh this April Fools' Day. Hillary Clinton challenged Barack Obama to a winner-take-all bowling tournament, while John McCain stopped by CBS to take revenge on David Letterman for all of those old-man jokes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )