Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigFeb 11, 2015
The integrity of journalism has suffered many blows in recent years, including corporate takeovers, advertorials and rank desperation. It is a small tragedy, then, to lose one of the profession's brightest and most unfaltering voices. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Chris Hedges / TruthdigSep 23, 2013
Joshua Oppenheimer’s documentary about Indonesia's 1965-66 bloodbath is a brilliant exploration of the twisted psychology of that nation's mass murderers and their ongoing glorification.Filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer explores the psychology of the thugs who ravaged Indonesia in 1965-66 and their ongoing glorification. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigAug 9, 2012
A look at the day's political happenings, including Bill Clinton ripping Mitt Romney and details on the extremist views of the victor of Tuesday's GOP Senate primary in Missouri. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Juan Cole / TruthdigJun 18, 2012
The Syrian government’s resort to Alawite death squads in recent weeks has pushed former supporters into the opposition. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 14, 2006
Earlier today some 80 armed gunmen dressed as interior ministry commandos stormed a research institute in Baghdad, kidnapping between 100 and 150 at least 50 people, some of whom were apparently released. The incident follows a series of attacks on academics and prompted Iraq's higher education minister to close all universities until security is improved. (That order was later rescinded.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 17, 2006
In a big story that is receiving scant media attention, the U claims that Iraqi police forces are acting as "death squads" to wipe out Sunnis
At the same time, the Iraq parliament is condemning the U for the newly released pictures of prisoner abuse in Abu Ghraib. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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