You Are Now Free to Blow the Whistle

Staff / Truthdig Apr 4, 2008 The shocking truth about FAA plane inspections was revealed Thursday when three inspectors told a congressional hearing their supervisors ignored their concerns about the safety of Southwest planes and reprimanded them for raising questions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Slippery Slope

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Thou Shalt Not Exceed the Speed Limit

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2007 The Vatican has come up with "Ten Commandments" for drivers, warning that cars can be "an occasion of sin." The document recommends prayer for surviving the road in good physical and spiritual condition, especially saying the rosary while driving because its "rhythm and gentle repetition does not distract the driver's attention." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What Safety Net?

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig May 9, 2007 Dig deeper

Politics Aside, Guns Still Kill

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Apr 19, 2007 Gun control may be politically passé, but even basic precautions might have saved lives in Virginia. Winning elections at the expense of human life simply isn't worth it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Iraqis Call Out McCain

Staff / Truthdig Apr 3, 2007 Merchants at a Baghdad market have objected to Sen John McCain's assertion that his recent visit was evidence of the US troop surge working Unlike the typical Iraqi shopper, the Republican congressional delegation that visited the Shorja market Sunday was protected by 100 U soldiers, attack helicopters, body armor and, just to be safe, a contingent of snipers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

And They Think Hair Gel Is a Problem

Staff / Truthdig Mar 17, 2007 A different sort of terror took to the skies last week when a man on a SkyWest Airlines flight relieved himself in an air sickness bag after the captain banned restroom use. The airline has since apologized to John Whipple, whose action, remarkably, went unnoticed by any other passenger. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bill Would Let Airport Screeners Unionize

Staff / Truthdig Mar 7, 2007 An anti-terrorism bill making its way through the Senate would allow airport screeners to unionize. Republicans in Congress, ever the friends of working men and women, have fought against the provision, arguing that a screener union would threaten security and safety. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Molly Ivins: The Daily Drip of Special Favors for Special Interests

Molly Ivins / Truthdig Apr 11, 2006 "While the top Bushies lunge about test-driving new warsCongress just keeps right on cranking out those corporate goodies". Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cellphone Chatter at 35,000 Feet? Say It Ain’t So

Staff / Truthdig Mar 30, 2006 Despite widespread public disapproval of the move, the FCC plans to allow companies to provide cellphone service on airplanes You may remember the FCC: It's the one that got so bent out of shape about Janet Jackson's breast Seems the agency is continuously looking out for our best interests. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )