Congress Bids a Tearful Farewell to Cummings, a ‘Master of the House’

MATTHEW DALY and LAURIE KELLMAN / The Associated Press Oct 24, 2019 The Baltimore Democrat, the first black lawmaker to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol, is lauded as "a quiet giant" whose words were heeded. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bush Celebrated With Praise and Humor at Cathedral Farewell

CALVIN WOODWARD, LAURIE KELLMAN and ASHRAF KHALIL / The Associated Press Dec 5, 2018 The 43rd president eulogizes his father, the 41st, as three other former presidents and the current one look on. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

McCain Tributes at D.C. Service Echo With Criticism of Trump

LAURIE KELLMAN / The Associated Press Sep 1, 2018 Meghan McCain opens the memorial by casting her father's legacy as a direct challenge to President Trump, whom she did not name. Eulogies by former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush invoke the senator's fighting spirit. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

John McCain Memorialized as Hero, Fighter and Wiseacre

MELISSA DANIELS and NICHOLAS RICCARDI / The Associated Press Aug 30, 2018 At a crowded church service in Phoenix, former Vice President Joe Biden says he remembers the senator as a brother and an adversary in "a lot of family fights." McCain's longtime chief of staff recalls his wicked sense of humor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Eulogy for a Friend

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Aug 24, 2015 The Rev Terry Burke stood with the suffering, ministering to them over three decades and going to jail for his protests on behalf of fired workers and against the corporations that are destroying the ecosystem Terry Burke (above) stood with the suffering, ministering to them over three decades and going to jail for his protests on behalf of fired workers and against the corporations that are destroying the ecosystem. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

After Obama’s Charleston Eulogy, What Will Change?

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jun 30, 2015 After a few choruses of "Kumbaya," things tend to go back to the way they were. Is there any reason to believe that this time things will be different? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ian Paisley’s Real Legacy: A Political Postmortem

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Sep 18, 2014 Although he may have shown a softer side to those who knew him, the Northern Irish politician did more to fan the flames of sectarianism than any other figure. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sounds of Michael Brown Shooting Allegedly Caught in Audio Clip

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Aug 27, 2014 A new audio clip released by an unidentified man from Ferguson, Mo., allegedly captures the shooting of Michael Brown on Aug. 9. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Life and Death of Conrad and the Los Angeles Times

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Sep 17, 2010 Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Paul Conrad passed away this month at the age of 86. Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer, a longtime friend and colleague, delivered this eulogy at the public memorial service held Sept. 11. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

President Obama: Eulogy for a Lion

Staff / Truthdig Aug 30, 2009 These are the president's full remarks from the funeral of his friend Ted Kennedy, "a champion for those who had none." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Kennedy Remembered by Family, Friends and the President at Funeral

Staff / Truthdig Aug 30, 2009 Just over a year ago, Sen. Ted Kennedy took to the podium at the Democratic National Convention to give Barack Obama a major boost as he began his final push to become president. On Saturday, it was Obama's turn to pay tribute to his former fellow senator as the president delivered the eulogy at Kennedy's funeral in Boston. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )