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Ahmadenijad on Iranian Gays, Jews, Nuclear Program

Staff / Truthdig Sep 24, 2007 Addressing harsh criticism from Columbia University President Lee Bollinger, as well as allegations about the treatment of homosexuals in Iran, the status of the Iranian Jewish population, his take on Israel and his country's nuclear program, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadenijad raised as many questions as he answered during his controversial appearance at Columbia University on Monday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ahmadenijad’s N.Y. Visit Triggers Protests, Upsets

Staff / Truthdig Sep 24, 2007 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadenijad was branded a "madman" on the front page of the New York Daily News on Monday, the day he was set to speak at Columbia University amid widespread protests and not so subtle references to Adolf Hitler, whom Columbia's Public Affairs Acting Dean John Coatsworth said would also have been allowed to speak on campus, at least in his pre-Holocaust era. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Guns ‘n’ Roses for Giuliani

Staff / Truthdig Sep 22, 2007 Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani was busy sweet-talking a group of National Rifle Association members in Washington, D.C., on Friday when he received a call from a very special lady. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bill Clinton on ‘The Daily Show’

Staff / Truthdig Sep 22, 2007 The former president tells Jon Stewart about his new book, his wife's quest to get back to "the best public housing in America," why he might slit his throat if she's successful, and how naps can save our democracy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chavez: Castro Ready for Another 100 Years

Staff / Truthdig Sep 22, 2007 Despite widespread speculation that Cuban leader Fidel Castro had died recently, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has assured the global community that Castro is, in fact, alive and doing better. Cuban officials, meanwhile, also say Castro is recovering but haven't said if and when he would return to office. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Spotty on Economics, Grades

Staff / Truthdig Sep 20, 2007 Anyone considering a bid for the presidency these days should keep records of their college (and, to be extra-safe, high school) report cards handy, judging by President Bush's take on the state of the nation's economy and the relation of that topic to his own educational history. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bin Laden Denounces Musharraf

Staff / Truthdig Sep 20, 2007 A new audio recording attributed to Osama bin Laden has been released, in which the al-Qaida leader urges Pakistanis to revolt against President Pervez Musharraf (pictured) for ordering the raid on Islamabad's radical Red Mosque in July. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Is America Ready …’ Fatigue

Staff / Truthdig Sep 20, 2007 The "Daily Show's" Samantha Bee investigates whether America is ready for a woman president, "Sex and the City" style. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Five Greatest Presidents

Staff / Truthdig Feb 23, 2007 Abraham Lincoln has defeated Ronald Reagan to retake the title of greatest American president in the eyes of most Americans. Reagan had briefly usurped Lincoln following his death in 2005, according to Gallup, which regularly updates the standings. The current top five greatest presidents, in order, are: Lincoln, Reagan, Kennedy, Clinton and FDR. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )