Robert Scheer / TruthdigFeb 15, 2019
Tom Catena, who risks his life daily to provide medical care in an African war zone, examines what it means to be a good Samaritan. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )
Robert Scheer / TruthdigJan 18, 2019
University of Michigan professor and author Juan Cole explores our biggest misconceptions about the world's second-largest religion. (Pictured: author Sam Harris.) Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )
Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / TruthdigDec 10, 2018
James H. Cone, the father of black liberation theology, understood that the privileged can never grasp religion's true essence. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
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Kevin Cooper / TruthdigOct 24, 2018
The ongoing support of capital punishment belies this country’s claim to having moved past the primitive stage of human development. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / TruthdigSep 17, 2018
In researching his new book, Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges mingled with groups driven by antipathy for Muslims and others. This excerpt from "America: The Farewell Tour" offers intimate portraits of a few of their members. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )
JILL COLVIN / The Associated PressAug 30, 2018
At a dinner for conservative Christian pastors, the president urges his supporters to get out the vote this November and warns of violence by opponents if they fail. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
JIM GOMEZ / The Associated PressJun 25, 2018
Rodrigo Duterte, known for his controversial statements, sparks new outrage in Asia's largest Catholic country. Political and religious leaders are quick to denounce him as "evil" and a "madman." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated PressJun 24, 2018
In an interview with an Arabic-language newspaper, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser appeals directly to the Palestinians and criticizes their leader. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
DAVID CRARY / The Associated PressJun 9, 2018
As the biggest Protestant denomination in the U.S. prepares for its annual meeting, its all-male leadership grapples with multiple cases of accusations against members. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated PressMay 13, 2018
Combat battalions, special units, intelligence forces and snipers are sent to the Gaza border, where Palestinians plan a mass protest Monday against the embassy move to Jerusalem. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / Antiwar.comApr 23, 2018
As Americans focus on everything Trumpian, Palestinians die (or are killed) as a matter of course in Gaza. And, once again, the U.S. is complicit. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
BASSEM MROUE and PHILIP ISSA / The Associated PressMar 12, 2018
Parallel offensives waged by Turkey and the Syrian government on separate towns on Monday compound a 'catastrophic' humanitarian situation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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