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The Uncounted

Betsy Ladyzhets, Rachel Monahan and Shaena Montanari / Texas Observer Dec 30, 2022 People of color are dying at much higher rates than covid data suggests. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

When the Voiceless Speak

Alexis Camins / Truthdig Dec 8, 2019 Filipino American author Alex Tizon spent his life raising up the lives of those rendered invisible by society. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Apr 22, 2018 In New Mexico, a great civilization built a complex religious and administrative center that now lies in ruins. The ghosts there are whispering a message to us: Adapt to a changing world or die. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Stop Calling Anyone ‘Pocahontas’

Sarah Sunshine Manning / Truthdig Nov 29, 2017 Donald Trump's latest insult to Native Americans offers a teachable moment that most of America missed. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ Jab Stuns Families of Navajo War Vets

By Felicia Fonseca and Laurie Kellman / The Associated Press Nov 28, 2017 The president used an event honoring Native American veterans to take a shot at Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and drew swift criticism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bears Ears National Monument Is the Next Standing Rock

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig May 26, 2017 In attempting to revoke protections for the Utah site, President Trump is furthering settler colonialism of a land inhabited by indigenous people. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Can You Guess What Stone Is Becoming More Valuable Than Diamonds?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 1, 2014 Diamonds may soon lose their place as the most coveted stone; technology is revolutionizing the sex-for-hire business; meanwhile, CNN's Nancy Grace disparages Officer Darren Wilson's testimony on the killing of Michael Brown. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )