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Juneteenth Plays a Role in Environmental Justice for All

Steve Curwood / Inside Climate News Jun 19, 2025 The Rev. Mariama White-Hammond explains how celebrating the end of slavery is a path to healing the environment and climate change. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

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We Must Acknowledge the Prevalence of Slavery-Era Laws

Justin Simard / The Conversation Jun 19, 2024 Many laws affecting slaves are still on the books and routinely cited in legal cases today, but the context of the law is rarely mentioned. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: The Slow, Perilous Shift to Emancipation

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Sep 15, 2018 In 1861-65, Americans waged a war among themselves that remains the bloodiest in U.S. history. It began as a fight to preserve the Union but morphed into an abolitionist war to free 4 million men, women and children from bondage. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

The Call for Reparations Rises Again

Channing Joseph / Truthdig Apr 12, 2015 In 1865, former slaves first heard the broken promise that they would receive "40 acres and a mule" to start their new lives. Now, 150 years later, the movement seeking compensation and healing for the slaves' descendants is coming back to life.In 1865, ex-slaves were promised "40 acres and a mule." Now, 150 years later, the movement to win compensation for their descendants has returned, with a focus on healing. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

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Republicans Angry About Tax Hike, Krugman on the Fiscal Deal, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 2, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the House vote on the fiscal cliff deal Tuesday night and President Obama marks the 150th anniversary of one of the most famous presidential proclamations. (UPDATED) Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Survey Says: Lincoln’s Tops

Staff / Truthdig Feb 17, 2009 It's either a grand testimonial to the staying power of Abraham Lincoln's legacy or a subtle put-down of his many successors, but, regardless, a survey of 65 historians conducted by C-SPAN found that Honest Abe still prevails when it comes to perception of his presidential prowess. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )