The Ex-Con

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‘Left, Right & Center’: Monumental Movement on Gay Marriage, Voting Rights and Immigration

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 29, 2013 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of same-sex couples and against minority voters, the Senate's immigration overhaul bill, President Obama's stated goals on climate change, and Texas Sen. Wendy David and former South African President Nelson Mandela -- two politicians who stand for something. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Lands in South Africa as Mandela Remains Hospitalized

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jun 29, 2013 President Obama will respect the wishes of Nelson Mandela's family and stay away from the hospital where the 94-year-old former president is battling a lung infection. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mandela’s Condition

Jeremy Nell, Cagle Cartoons, The New Age, South Africa Jun 26, 2013 Dig deeper

South African Parliament Passes Bill Restricting Press Freedoms

Staff / Truthdig Nov 23, 2011 In what looks to many civil rights watchdogs like an ominous throwback to the days of apartheid, the South African parliament passed a law Tuesday that significantly curtails the ability of the press to cover stories about politically sensitive subjects, according to the government's standards. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

They Didn’t Say It

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2011 Coffee mugs, bumper stickers and posters displayed at political rallies nationwide bear the clumsy distortions of remarks made by thoughtful people throughout the ages. The question of their popularity and endurance has been the subject of a number of recent essays. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Americans Admire Glenn Beck More Than the Dalai Lama

Staff / Truthdig Dec 28, 2010 Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton top the USA Today/Gallup Poll lists of the most admired men and women in 2010 Obama has lost some love since last year, but still has more admiration among Americans than the rest of the top 10 combined (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Warlord, the Supermodel and the Dirty Diamonds

Staff / Truthdig Aug 9, 2010 Supermodels might do well to keep their manicured hands out of global politics, judging by the case of Naomi Campbell and her questionable link to ousted Liberian President Charles Taylor (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Poetic Justice of Dennis Brutus

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Dec 30, 2009 Dennis Brutus, who fought apartheid with soaring, searing words, died in his sleep early on Dec. 26 in Cape Town, at the age of 85, but he lived with his eyes wide open. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

South Africa Announces Treatment Plans for HIV-Positive Babies, Moms

Staff / Truthdig Dec 2, 2009 South African President Jacob "Bring Me My Machine Gun" Zuma has become an unlikely supporter of HIV care in his country, announcing Tuesday -- World AIDS Day -- new, expanded health care measures to be implemented for HIV-positive mothers and their babies. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blago Compares Himself to Gandhi, MLK and Mandela

Staff / Truthdig Jan 26, 2009 A confession: We've been avoiding the news about embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose impeachment trial begins Monday. There are too many storm clouds on the horizon to waste time on this man's circus. But we couldn't help but pause to marvel at the chutzpah of the governor, who dropped this bombshell on Sunday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Anti-Apartheid Activist Helen Suzman Dies

Staff / Truthdig Jan 2, 2009 Former South African politician and anti-apartheid crusader Helen Suzman, a white woman who was once the only member of parliament to openly oppose the pernicious system of racial separation in South Africa, died Thursday at her home in Johannesburg. She was 91. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )