Trump’s Crusade Against Women Goes Global

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Apr 25, 2019 Marching in lockstep with Mike Pence and the most anti-choice members on the right, the president is expanding his war against women. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sexual Misconduct Cases Jolt Southern Baptists

DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Jun 9, 2018 As the biggest Protestant denomination in the U.S. prepares for its annual meeting, its all-male leadership grapples with multiple cases of accusations against members. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Next Gay Rights Fight May Be Over Adoption

Ilana Novick Jun 5, 2018 Multiple states have passed laws allowing agencies to refuse adoptions to gay couples. Dig deeper ( 2 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 )

Chris Hedges and Cartoonist Joe Sacco on Religious Extremism and Hate Crimes in the U.S. (Video)

BLANK Jun 11, 2017 The Truthdig columnist and the Portland-based illustrator and journalist discussed hate crimes, religious extremism and opposition to fascism, as well as Hedges' "CAGED" project. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Arab Nationalist Press Reacts to Erdogan’s Crackdown With Cries of ‘Dictator!’

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jul 24, 2016 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s firing of some 50,000 educators, bureaucrats, police and military personnel in the wake of the failed July 15 coup attempt has provoked sharp criticism in Egypt, Jordan and other Arab countries. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Without a Serious Middle East Peace Effort, Hatred Will Only Grow

Staff / Truthdig Jul 17, 2016 I am convinced that it is in the vital interest of Israel to make peace with the Palestinian people, and with the Arab world at large, before the dangerous infection of extreme ideology engulfs the entire region. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Analyzing Religious Extremism Hides the True Culprit in American Mass Shootings

Staff / Truthdig Jun 15, 2016 While there are zealots in every religion, it’s important to remember that these views are not representative of whole communities. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Donald Trump and His Angry Voters Are Furthering an Extremist Christian Agenda

Mel White / Truthdig May 19, 2016 Unwittingly or not, by tapping into a long list of “isms”—including nationalism, sexism, racism, heterosexism and militarism—the Republican presidential candidate is following in the footsteps of the late, archconservative, televangelist Jerry Falwell. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Too Bad, So Sad: Donald Trump’s Presidential Campaign Is Hurting His Company

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2016 Apparently, being a loudmouth racist politician doesn't put you in the best place with your customers when you own a business; the rise of a "Jewish Islamic State" in the West Bank is quite alarming; and at this point, we should be able to eradicate AIDS, so why haven't we? These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Pope Francis’ Call to Host Refugees Contrasts With America’s Anti-Immigrant ‘Religious Right’

Juan Cole / Truthdig Sep 7, 2015 Not all American Christian leaders have covered themselves in glory when it comes to the issue of Syrian refugees being accepted by the U.S. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Religious Objections

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