The Age of Radical Evil

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Oct 14, 2019 All life, including our own, has become expendable, sacrificed on the altar of profit in a culture of death. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Where’s the Outrage Over the Beheadings in Saudi Arabia?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Nov 9, 2015 Although the Obama administration lacks the courage and decency to speak out against the Saudi killing machine, the rest of us have no reason to be constrained. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

VIDEO: U.S. Ally Saudi Arabia Prepares to Behead, Crucify Young Pro-Democracy Protester

Staff / Truthdig Oct 22, 2015 Sixteen people “who are merely protesting for more democracy … are set to die, including several children,” says public advocate Clive Stafford Smith. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘The Bells of Easter Sunday Are Actually a Call to War’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 5, 2015 A careful look at the Gospels may offer a picture of the original Easter message that is more startling than the theme of lilies, chocolate and eternal salvation that prevails today, writes Brandon Ambrosino in The Boston Globe. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Black Velvet Prophet

David Fitzsimmons, Cagle Cartoons, The Arizona Star Oct 15, 2013 Dig deeper

Paraguayan Bus Drivers Crucify Themselves After Being Fired

Staff / Truthdig Sep 3, 2013 In the city of Luque, a group of men who were let go from their jobs at the Vanguardia bus company are protesting by going on a hunger strike and nailing themselves to crosses. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Madonna ‘Crucified’ in Italy, Angering Vatican

Staff / Truthdig Aug 7, 2006 The pop queen staged a mock crucifixion in a stadium a mile away from Vatican City, ignoring accusations of blasphemy by the Catholic Church, and even inviting Pope Benedict to come and watch. Of course, Madonna has been fending off Vatican blasphemy accusations since 1989 -- in the pre-"covering up for child molestors" era, when many people still felt the Catholic Church held the moral high ground. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )