Islamic State Claims Bombing at Kabul Wedding That Killed 63

RAHIM FAIEZ and CARA ANNA / The Associated Press Aug 18, 2019 The deadliest attack in the capital this year comes as the U.S. and the Taliban appear to be on the brink of ending America's longest war. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Dozens Dead or Hurt in Wedding Party Blast in Afghan Capital

RAHIM FAIEZ / The Associated Press Aug 17, 2019 Fears grow it could be the deadliest attack in Kabul this year as explosives are set off at an event to which more than 1,000 were invited. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Men Without Women: China and India Face a Cultural Paradigm Shift

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 27, 2018 A male-female imbalance of 70 million has upset big parts of society in the two countries, and the problem probably won’t improve for a long time. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Right to Be Who You Are

Emily Wilson / Truthdig Mar 21, 2018 Queer theorist and UC Berkeley professor Judith Butler discusses life for bi, lesbian, gay and trans people, as well as their ongoing struggle for acceptance. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Museum of the Bible, Built by Hobby Lobby Owner, Opens in D.C.

By Rachel Zoll/ AP Nov 16, 2017 Steve Green says the aim is to educate, not evangelize. But skeptics call the project a Christian ministry disguised as a museum. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Dressing Up Human Trafficking in a Bridal Gown

Julie Bindel / Truthdig Dec 15, 2016 Many women who participate in the international marriage market go from "mail-ordered" to "male-ordered," becoming commodities in an inherently unequal transaction based on money, sex and power. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Supreme Court Approaches Judgment Day

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jan 26, 2016 With a bench containing three octogenarians, the next president will have a historic opportunity to reshape the court. At stake: five pivotal legal and social issues. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

I Am the Beggar of the World

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 11, 2015 In a striking collection of underground poetry written by Afghan women—and punctuated by photographs from the women's lives—voices that are often silenced speak out about topics as varied as the Taliban, American occupation, sex, poverty, domestic abuse, marriage, Guantanamo and George W. Bush. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Northern Ireland Assembly’s Vote to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage Is Vetoed

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Nov 2, 2015 Because the Democratic Unionists, the largest party in Northern Ireland's devolved Parliament, exercised a voting mechanism to veto the vote, same-sex marriage backers are now expected to turn to the courts. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Pope Francis Aims to Make Marriage Annulment Process Easier

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 9, 2015 Continuing his reform streak from within the Vatican's highest post, Pope Francis on Tuesday announced that he is taking steps to make marriage annulment a less complex, pricey and fraught process for Catholics than it historically has been. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: John Oliver Stumps for Federal Equal Rights Law; Outs Candidates for Anti-LGBT Stance

Staff / Truthdig Aug 25, 2015 On Sunday's "Last Week Tonight" show, John Oliver took on LGBT discrimination, pointing out that 31 states still do not have anti-discrimination laws in place and saying this makes it “surprisingly easy for people to be fired, evicted or refused service just because they are gay." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Supreme Court Vote

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