Roisin Davis / TruthdigNov 8, 2015
The leader of the New York City Commission on Human Rights is driven by both a zeal for the public good and personal passion. She is on a mission to give a voice to the voiceless. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
E.J. Dionne Jr. / TruthdigOct 29, 2015
The Wisconsin representative has always wanted to be several things at the same time, and they have not been easy to keep in balance. And as the newly GOP-nominated speaker of the House, being Paul Ryan has just gotten even harder. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 21, 2015
Norway's capital plans to permanently ban all cars from its city center by 2019, becoming the first European capital to do so. It will also create more than 35 miles of bike lanes and invest heavily in public transportation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigSep 21, 2015
A U.N.-backed report offers a shocking depiction of the state of our global environment, revealing that about half of the planet's agricultural land is now moderately or severely degraded. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Roisin Davis / TruthdigSep 10, 2015
Thousands of years of Europe’s history can be traced via the movements of refugees, but its governments appear to have forgotten these age-old lessons. Robert Fisk hopes we get it right this time. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Bill Blum / TruthdigAug 31, 2015
It’s no laughing matter. A small yet influential collection of academics actually supports his position. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigAug 18, 2015
Several Republican politicians have pledged a return of U.S. combat troops in large numbers to the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Roisin Davis / TruthdigAug 10, 2015
While the prospect of war in space is hardly new (think Reagan-era "Star Wars"), the three powers are known to be developing and testing controversial new capabilities with terrifying implications -- despite their denial of such work. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Roisin Davis / TruthdigJul 14, 2015
Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Monday paved the way for transgender people to serve openly in the U.S. military. Some estimates put the number of transgender people in the military at 15,000. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By Paul Brown, Climate News NetworkJun 1, 2015
Hard bargaining in Bonn this week will probably decide whether the crucial climate talks in Paris in December can save human civilization from ultimate collapse. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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