Laurie Becklund, Reporter Who Connected the U.S. to Salvadoran Death Squads, Dies at 66

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 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 )

The Act of Killing

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Sep 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 )

Bain Capital’s Death Squad Ties, Limbaugh Talks Fluke (Again), and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 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 )

Sectarian Violence Undermines Syrian Regime

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jun 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 )

Iraq: Mass Kidnapping Targets Academics

Staff / Truthdig Nov 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 (That order was later rescinded.)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 )

Death Squads and Prison Abuse in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Feb 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 )