American History for Truthdiggers: Bush 41—Struggling in Reagan’s Shadow

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jul 6, 2019 The senior Bush was held to one term in large part because of domestic problems generated by his predecessor's "voodoo economics." Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

The Last Real Evangelical

Mel White / MelWhite.org Feb 23, 2018 Billy Graham wanted to preach the social gospel, but his associates silenced that voice to "protect" his ministry from controversy and financial loss. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

‘Make America Christian Again’

Mel White / Truthdig Jan 26, 2018 Now that fundamentalists have their man in the White House, they are running another assault on democracy that would make the late televangelist Jerry Falwell proud. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Mel White: Evangelicals Do ‘Terrible Damage’ to U.S.

By Ryan Kohls / What I Wanna Know Oct 13, 2017 The clergyman, author and activist discusses Christian fundamentalism, Donald Trump and media mogul Pat Robertson. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )

The Gospel of Self

By Elizabeth Bruenig Jul 28, 2017 A disturbing inside look at conservative evangelicals by Terry Heaton, a former right-hand man to Pat Robertson (pictured). Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Seeking Asylum

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Aug 14, 2013 Dig deeper

What the Benghazi Emails Reveal, Rove Blames Obama for Scandals, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig May 17, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the latest sign that Anthony Weiner will enter the New York City mayoral race and televangelist Pat Robertson's dubious marital advice for women. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Americans Live Sicker, Die Younger

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2013 Compared with people in other affluent countries, Americans are the least healthy and most likely to die young; according to televangelist Pat Robertson, "awful looking" women are destroying modern day marriage; meanwhile, America's richest citizens are hoarding $3 trillion a year (thrice our deficit) by avoiding taxes. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Pat Robertson Excuses Petraeus Affair Because ‘He’s a Man’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 14, 2012 The conservative televangelist isn't blaming ex-CIA Director David Petraeus for his affair with Paula Broadwell because "he's lonely" and she's a "good-looking lady throwing herself at him." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Krugman on the ‘Fiscal Cliff,’ Pat Robertson on Women and Porn, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 10, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a CEO who claims he fired employees because of Obama's victory, and Ted Nugent, who has a meltdown over the election on Twitter. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Romney’s Retroactive Retirement, Weiner Mulls Political Comeback, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 16, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Stephen Colbert's super PAC trend and Pat Robertson giving some pretty bad dating advice. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What Does the Bible Say About Marriage?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 9, 2011 Following the legalization of gay marriage in New York last month, people using religion to justify their bigotry have cried loud and hard about the chaos that’s sure to descend upon the U.S. for the defilement of what they call one of Christianity’s most sacred institutions. Fortunately, some of the Bible’s more intellectually honest students are speaking up. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )