The Culture of Hate

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Sep 17, 2018 In researching his new book, Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges mingled with groups driven by antipathy for Muslims and others. This excerpt from "America: The Farewell Tour" offers intimate portraits of a few of their members. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

The Idea of Peace in the Quran

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 22, 2016 Like the Bible, the Muslim scripture has verses about war as well as peace, but those on peace have been insufficiently appreciated. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The World Mocks the Promise of Christmas

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 24, 2015 Killing in the name of God is not a new thing in history -- and nothing does more to discredit faith.Killing in the name of God is not a new thing in history—and nothing does more to discredit faith. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Let My People Go

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Aug 11, 2014 Chris Hedges delivered this address Saturday in New York City before demonstrators marched to UN headquarters in support of the people of Gaza The event was part of a day of international protest against the Israeli military assault on Palestinians. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Obama Avoids Alignment With Israel Against Iran

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2012 Obama dodges Netanyahu's attempts to suck the U.S. into a war against Iran; Stephen Colbert's many fictional faces are interfering with real world politics; meanwhile, the Argentine LGBT community is combatting the country's deep-rooted stereotypes. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Fanatics

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Florida Church Determined to Burn Qurans Despite Warnings

Staff / Truthdig Sep 8, 2010 An extremist Florida church says it will go ahead with plans to mark the ninth anniversary of 9/11 by setting copies of the Quran on fire, even though authorities have warned that such actions would endanger Americans fighting, serving and traveling abroad. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Savage Not Welcome in Britain

Staff / Truthdig May 6, 2009 Along with the many other potential drawbacks that may ensue from striking an ultra-conservative pose in public, it would appear that radio "personality" Michael Savage's travel possibilities are now limited in the greater U.K. region as a result of his on-air shtick. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dutch Lawmaker’s Anti-Islam Film Hits the Web

Staff / Truthdig Mar 28, 2008 Conservative Dutch politician Geert Wilders certainly isn't helping resolve religious and cultural tensions within his country with the release of his short film "Fitna" (running time 17 minutes), which portrays Islam in an extremely negative light. According to the BBC, the Dutch government "has distanced itself" from Wilders' views. Good idea. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ellison Sworn In; Earth Maintains Orbit

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2007 Despite all the outrage, Keith Ellison managed to get sworn in to the House of Representatives with his hand on a Koran without destroying democracy or cracking the rotunda. Appropriately, the Koran Ellison used once belonged to another wild and rebellious character: Thomas Jefferson. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Goode Ol’ Boy’s Take on the Quran

Staff / Truthdig Dec 22, 2006 God forbid that the first Muslim congressman, Keith Ellison, should be allowed to put his hand on a Quran when he's sworn in without the likes of Virginia's Rep Virgil Goode (above) summoning his xenophobic nonsense: " if American citizens don't wake up and adopt the Virgil Goode position on immigration, there will likely be many more Muslims elected to office and demanding the use of the Quran". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Moussaoui Proves Sam Harris’ Point

Staff / Truthdig Apr 14, 2006 To justify his hatred of America, the Sept. 11 conspirator read passages from the Koran in court. This is exactly the kind of thing that "The End of Faith" author Sam Harris was talking about in his Truthdig interview. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )