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More Dutch Cities to Experiment With Universal Basic Income

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Aug 14, 2015 Taking the lead from the city of Utrecht, other Dutch cities are considering social experiments with basic income -- an income unconditionally granted to all its residents on an individual basis, without a means test or work requirement. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

France’s Socialists to Be Tested After Two Years of Francois Hollande

Staff / Truthdig Jan 22, 2014 In an extensive piece in Le Monde, Serge Halimi's analysis of France's current political turmoil gives clarity to the history about how and why the French economy has taken a sharp turn for the worse. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Spain Wins the World Cup

Staff / Truthdig Jul 12, 2010 For the first time in the country's history, Spain has won soccer's coveted World Cup, defeating the Netherlands' national team on Sunday in a tense match that ended after a late goal in extra time. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Carter Was Right to Meet With Hamas

By Joshua Holland, AlterNet Apr 21, 2008 What separates Jimmy Carter from the neocons, other than a Nobel Prize, is his genuine desire to negotiate a Middle East peace settlement, and that means talking to everyone. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Anne Frank’s Family Failed in 1941 Bid to Flee to U.S.

Staff / Truthdig Feb 15, 2007 Newly released documents show that Anne Frank's father attempted to move the family to the United States, but he was not granted a visa. Otto Frank was granted a Cuban visa, but the order was canceled after Germany declared war on the U.S. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Holland To Vote on Burqa Ban

Staff / Truthdig Jan 17, 2006 One of the most socially progressive European states debates whether or not to allow women to wear the garments in public Can a fatwa be far off? | storyAlso, The Guardian probes an Islamic debate over the place of nudity in, heaven forbid, marriage | story. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )