Obama in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Jul 21, 2008 The U.S. Embassy has reported that Barack Obama arrived safely in Iraq, where he is expected to meet with Gen. David Petraeus and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The candidate is traveling with fellow Iraq war critics Sen. Jack Reed and Sen. Chuck Hagel. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Christian Coalition Losing Chapters

Staff / Truthdig Aug 25, 2006 State affiliates are severing ties with the conservative evangelical organization, in part because it's diverting attention from abortion and same-sex marriage to address other issues -- like the environment. So: The Christian Coalition begins supporting a non-hateful cause that could actually improve the world, and it gets deserted by affiliates that see same-sex marriage as a greater threat than global warming. In other words, the Christian Coalition got out-crazied! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Soldiers Sue Army Over Mysterious Illness

Staff / Truthdig Aug 14, 2006 A number of American troops from the same unit in Iraq recently discovered they were all suffering from a mysterious set of illnesses. Though their doctors couldn?t determine the source of the sickness, the soldiers came to believe their exposure to depleted uranium munitions was to blame, and decided to sue the U.S. Army. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colbert on Ralph Reed’s Golden Rule: ‘Screw Unto Others’

Staff / Truthdig Jul 25, 2006 The "Colbert Report" host rips Ralph Reed, who recently lost the Georgia Lt. Gov. race. When a wave of mock sympathy ran through the audience over Reed's demise, Colbert said, "Send [Reed] your strength. He's like Tinkerbell." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ralph Reed Concedes Defeat in Georgia Primary

Staff / Truthdig Jul 19, 2006 Unable to distance himself from scandal-tarred lobbyist Jack Abramoff, Reed conceded defeat in Georgia's Republican race for lieutenant governor. C-e-e-e-e-e-e-l-e-brate good times, come on! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Scandal Battering Ralph Reed’s Hopes in Georgia

Staff / Truthdig Jul 17, 2006 The former head of the Christian Coalition, who is running for Lt. Gov. of Georgia, is now finding himself trailing at the polls, largely as a result of his connection to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. It's gratifying to see that after playing in the muck for so long with Abramoff, Reed can't separate himself from the stink of corruption. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ralph Reed Allegedly Mulled ‘Mortgaging Black People’

Staff / Truthdig Jul 14, 2006 The former Christian Coalition leader and current candidate for Lt. Gov. of Georgia reportedly concocted a scheme with lobbyist Jack Abramoff to collect the life insurance payouts of African-Americans in lieu of charging them fees for the duo's lobbying and consulting services. (Read the whole story in GQ.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ralph Reed Knee-Deep in Influence-Peddling Scheme

Staff / Truthdig Jun 23, 2006 A bipartisan Senate report detailed more than $53 million in payments to the former director of the Christian Coalition (who's now running for Lt Gov in Georgia), aimed at helping now-convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff's Indian clients block the casinos of other Indian tribes . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )