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How the West Was Wrong: Misunderstanding Uganda’s Gay Rights Crisis Makes It Worse

Sara Weschler / Truthdig Mar 13, 2014 Uganda is one of the worst places to be gay, thanks to a law made more popular by well-intentioned activists who triggered fears of cultural imperialism and conversion. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

Medea Benjamin on Her Egyptian Detention

Staff / Truthdig Mar 7, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The Code Pink co-founder tells us why Egypt thinks she's a threat to national security. Also: Making sense of Ukraine, Uganda bans homosexuality, and the Advocate's Matthew Breen on AIDS breakthroughs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Former Child Soldier on Kony 2012: ‘Why Can’t They Preach Peace?’

Staff / Truthdig Mar 16, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: We hear from two people living in northern Uganda, including one of Joseph Kony's former abductees, about the viral #Kony2012 campaign. Also: Psychologist Francine Shapiro. Dig deeper

Former Child Soldier on Kony 2012: ‘Why Can’t They Preach Peace?’

Staff / Truthdig Mar 16, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: We hear from two people living in northern Uganda, including one of Joseph Kony's former abductees, about the viral #Kony2012 campaign Also: Psychologist Francine ShapiroThis week on Truthdig Radio: Two voices in northern Uganda, including one of Joseph Kony's former abductees, critique the viral #Kony2012 campaign. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Letter From Uganda on #Kony2012

Sara Weschler / Truthdig Mar 15, 2012 There is an evil man somewhere in Africa waging a brutal war for absolutely no reason. The biggest problem is that no one knows about him. But if "we" spread the word and pressure the U.S. for military assistance, then by the end of this year "we" can capture Kony and end this horror. Where do I even begin? There is an evil man somewhere in Africa waging a brutal war for absolutely no reason. If "we" spread the word, then by the end of this year "we" can capture Kony and end this horror. Where do I even begin? Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )