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Truthdigger of the Week: Malala Yousafzai

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 6, 2013 The Taliban tried to kill 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai because people listened when she said they didn’t have to bow to the intimidation of violent, ideological extremists. The Taliban tried to kill 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai because people listened when she said they didn’t have to bow to the intimidation of violent, ideological extremists. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

So Far Health Care Rulings Are Disturbingly Predictable

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Dec 17, 2010 I'm hoping for the moment when a federal judge picked by a Democratic president strikes down the health care law. Or when a Republican-appointed judge upholds it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Deception of Real-World Inception

David Sirota / Truthdig Jul 30, 2010 In this epoch of confusion, our society has achieved the goal of "Inception's" idea-implanting protagonists -- only without all the technological subterfuge. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama’s Court Votes May Return to Haunt Him

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Jul 15, 2009 Republican senators are asking themselves why they should give President Obama more leeway to name justices to his liking than then-Sen. Obama was willing to accord President Bush when he voted against both Bush nominees. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Greenspan Admits Ideological Flaw

Staff / Truthdig Oct 23, 2008 The former Fed chair told angry lawmakers on Thursday that after 40 years of buying into free-market ideology he had "found a flaw." Rep. Henry Waxman told Greenspan "our whole economy is paying the price" because he ignored advice and resisted regulation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lost in the Wilderness

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Sep 7, 2007 Fred Thompson, who proposes to be what Republicans need to overcome their malaise, may himself be part of the problem. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )