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Exxon Mobil Posts Record Profit

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2007 The oil company notched an annual profit of $39.5 billion, the largest ever by a U.S. company. You can leave your Ph.D. at home when connecting the dots between this and the Iraq war. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Save Money and the Planet at the Same Time

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2007 The higher cost of hybrid cars is worth it in the long run, according to a comprehensive new study. When considering not just fuel economy but insurance, maintenance, depreciation and other factors, a Toyota Prius owner can expect to save $13,408 over five years, compared with a non-hybrid in the same class. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colbert Dominating TV-Web Fusion

Staff / Truthdig Aug 23, 2006 During last night's (Aug. 21) show, Stephen Colbert aired fan-created video mash-ups of an earlier episode -- and then urged his viewers to make more. More than anyone else on TV, Colbert is harnessing the energies and enthusiasms of his viewers to produce a better product. Huff Po's Rachel Sklar has more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Consumers Opt for Green Power Despite Price Tag

Staff / Truthdig Jul 30, 2006 In the absence of genuine government policy, more and more consumers are spending their own cash to support green energy. Utility companies in 36 states offer energy from renewable sources to their customers for an added fee. Despite increasingly high energy costs, enrollment in such programs is up 20%, according to the Energy Department. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Songs of Protest

Staff / Truthdig Apr 29, 2006 The Nation magazine notes that just as Bob Dylan moved the Vietnam era, many modern-day acts are eloquently and forcefully calling for change in America. An audio/video sampling of protest: Green Day Neil Young Pink Pearl Jam Kanye West The Dixie Chicks Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )