Secession in Spain

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Spain Bans Live Bullfights on State TV

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2011 Spain’s state television network has banned the airing of live bullfighting, angering fans still reeling from prior restrictions against the “sport” in Catalonia. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Porn, Politics and Soccer

Staff / Truthdig Nov 15, 2010 Who says you can't mix politics and pleasure? The former chairman of Barcelona's football (soccer) team has created a new Catalonian separatist party. His strategy is to use the Barcelona team's fame and the support of the area's most popular porn star to win an upcoming regional election. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Inching Away From Bullfighting and Its Macho B.S.

T.L. Caswell / Truthdig Aug 26, 2010 Catalonia has imposed a 2012 ban on the tradition, which is losing support throughout Spain. Could this toxic mix of blood lust and male preening finally be on its way out?In the face of Catalonia’s coming ban, could this toxic mix of blood lust and male preening be on its way out throughout Spain? Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Catalonia Hangs Up the Matador’s Cape

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2010 Depending on one's perspective, the Spanish region of Catalonia's decision to ban bullfighting represents either the beginning of the end of a time-honored tradition or a much-needed move in the direction of the humane treatment of animals. Actually, there may also be a third option. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Banning the Burqa

Staff / Truthdig Jul 2, 2010 Anti-Muslim sentiment in Spain is getting enshrined into law, with legislation banning the burqa being passed in villages across northeast Spain, legitimizing xenophobic views in the Catalan region where most communities have few if any Muslim inhabitants. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Olé! Catalonia Takes Steps to Stop Bullfighting

Staff / Truthdig Dec 19, 2009 The northeast Spanish province of Catalonia has made the first step toward banning the practice of bullfighting, a cultural phenomenon but also a sizable thorn in the side of animal rights activists. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )