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The Religious Left Rises Again

Staff / Truthdig May 22, 2006 The Washington Post charts the resurgence of religious liberals, who emphasize issues like poverty, affordable healthcare and global warming. Some observers worry that this will create an even more polarized environment in 2006 than during the 2004 election. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Needed: A New Direction for U.S.-Russian Relations

Staff / Truthdig Mar 9, 2006 We need a new policy toward Russia--one that is neither triumphalist, Cold War-like, or ignorant of the fact that the pro-Western liberal groups in Russia are in fact supported by a tiny fraction of the Russian electorate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Wolfowitz Packing World Bank With Cronies

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2006 Paul Wolfowitz, one of the architects of the Iraq war, has appointed many apparently unqualified Republican loyalists to high positions at the international agency. "The bank is stewing with discontent." | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Their Dogs Eat Better Than You Do

Staff / Truthdig Jan 19, 2006 Salon exposes the organic, sustainable, antibiotic- and steroid-free underbelly of the growing Raw Pet Foods Movement. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Food Shortages Put Millions of Kenyans in Peril

Staff / Truthdig Jan 18, 2006 The poorest parts of the country can't even buy food surpluses from Kenya's own farmers. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )