The Right’s Etch A Sketch Imperative

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Mar 26, 2012 Clarifying moments are rare in politics. Over the last week, Americans were blessed with three. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

President Speaks Up for Trayvon Martin

Staff / Truthdig Mar 23, 2012 It happened nearly a month ago, and his alleged killer has yet to be arrested, but Trayvon Martin's cause made it to the White House on Friday, as President Obama took the time during a news conference in the Rose Garden to pay tribute to the slain Florida teen and reaffirm the call for justice. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Florida Shooting

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Stand Your Ground

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To Be Black in America …

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Mar 23, 2012 For every black man in America, from the millionaire in the corner office to the mechanic in the local garage, the Trayvon Martin tragedy is personal. It could have been me or one of my sons. It could have been any of us. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Walking While Black: The Killing of Trayvon Martin

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Mar 22, 2012 On the rainy night of Sunday, Feb. 26, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin walked to a convenience store in Sanford, Fla. On his way home, with his Skittles and iced tea, the African-American teenager was shot and killed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Justice Dept. to Investigate Neighborhood Watch Shooting of Unarmed Black Teen

Staff / Truthdig Mar 21, 2012 Neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman said he shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in self-defense, although a 911 operator told Zimmerman not to follow the teenager through a suburban Orlando, Fla., gated community. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )