Staff / TruthdigMay 20, 2006
Father Marcial Maciel Degollado, 86, is the most prominent priest yet to be disciplined for allegedly molesting young members of the Church. But because of his advanced age, he's getting only a slap on the wrist--a demand that he give up his ministry in favor of a quiet life of "prayer and penitence."
Assuming the allegations are true, good riddance. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 18, 2006
The Senate has voted to build 370 miles of triple-layer fencing along the Mexico border, but also has endorsed a chance at citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants.
Interesting mixed message, but perhaps the best that could be hoped for, given the political climate. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Robert Scheer / TruthdigMay 17, 2006
"It is good news that the public is finally hip to Bush's con, yet it is worrisome when surprisingly sensible proposals by the president on immigration are automatically rejected because of the source." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 16, 2006
Six months ago, Bush's Homeland Security chief said this about stationing National Guard troops on the Mexico border: "I think it would be a horribly over-expensive and very difficult way to manage this problem." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 15, 2006
The president will call for thousands of National Guard troops to augment Border Patrol agents. Democrats point out that National Guard troops are already overextended in Iraq. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 4, 2006
In a last-minute about-face, the Mexican president will not OK a bill that would have greatly loosened penalties on possession of personal amounts of drugs. It's apparently the result of U.S. pressure. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 4, 2006
The Brazilian city becomes the third at least the fourth worldwide (after Mexico City, Tokyo and Cairo) to mandate female-only cars during rush hour--to guard against gropers and harassment. But many consider the law a major step backward for women's rights.
(thanks to reader Hilary Tate for the correction) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 3, 2006
The Mexican president will sign a bill that drastically weakens penalties for possession of personal amounts of drugs like pot, coke, ecstasy and acid. But local judges can still detain or deport those found with the drugs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 29, 2006
The all-but-passed bill would allow Mexicans to possess small amounts of hard drugs for personal use. Some U.S. observers fear this will prove a huge draw for Americans. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Sheerly Avni / TruthdigFeb 5, 2006
Tommy Lee Jones revives the western with his feature film debut about justice, redemption and relations with our neighbor to the south. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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