Does Bush Have Pre-Senile Dementia?

Blair Golson / Truthdig Feb 6, 2006 That is the provocative claim illustrated by this video, which compares the president's current rhetorical skills with his speaking prowess in 1994.This video has been around since 2004, but it's new to us. video | the story behind the video Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sam Harris Takes On the Muslim Cartoon Controversy and His Critics

Sam Harris / Truthdig Feb 4, 2006 UPDATED: America's most prominent secularist and author of the international bestseller "The End of Faith" reacts to the worldwide Islamic cartoon riots and responds to many of the criticisms lodged against his Truthdig essay "An Atheist Manifesto." Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Black Jesus Film Will Make Waves

Staff / Truthdig Jan 21, 2006 The world's "first black Jesus movie" will premier at Sundance this Sunday. "Son of Man," directed by Mark Dornford-May, portrays Christ as a modern African revolutionary and "aims to shatter the Western image of a placid savior with fair hair and blue eyes." | story See Truthdig's "Jesus: The Man, The Myth" by the Rev. Madison Shockley for background on the historical Jesus and representations of "the Christ." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘The Pill’ May Kill Sex Drive for Months After Its Use Is Stopped

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2006 According to a new study, the pill continues to put some women out of the mood even months after they stop taking it. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Gov’t Studying “Hyperspace” Drive, Magazine Says

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2006 Theoretical engine could make interstellar travel a reality. | more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

But Is It Good for the Jews?

Sheerly Avni / Truthdig Dec 30, 2005 "Munich," Steven Spielberg and the perils of criticizing Israel. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )