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Armor Clad Police Arrest Journalists After Michael Brown Shooting in Ferguson

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Aug 14, 2014 Riot police dispersed protesters with rubber bullets and tear gas in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Mo., on Wednesday night. Among 16 people arrested were two journalists, Wesley Lowery of The Washington Post and Ryan Reilly of The Huffington Post. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Blackfish’s’ Role in SeaWorld’s Stock Crashing

Staff / Truthdig Aug 14, 2014 A documentary about the treatment of animals at SeaWorld could have a lot to do with its plummeting shares; the militarization of U.S. suburbs is something we all need to pay close attention to; meanwhile, a black person is killed by authorities or pseudo-authorities every 28 hours in America. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Civil Rights Leaders Make the Case for Peace in Wake of Michael Brown Shooting (Video)

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Aug 13, 2014 While acknowledging the outrage that followed the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., on Saturday after the unarmed teenager was shot in a police car by a still-unnamed police officer, on Tuesday activists like the Rev. Al Sharpton emphasized the need for calm and justice as the case is investigated. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Talk Show Host Has Moral Epiphany

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2007 In this heartfelt monologue, "Late Show" host Craig Ferguson says he won't make fun of Britney Spears and reveals his own bout with rehab. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )