The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

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Jon Stewart Interviews Civil Rights Leader John Lewis on Marching in Selma 50 Years Ago

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 10, 2015 As he introduced President Obama at the commemoration of Bloody Sunday, the longtime congressman recalled marching in Selma, Ala., at the age of 25. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

African-Americans Still Struggle for Full Citizenship Rights, Voting Rights (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Mar 10, 2015 Over 50 years after the Selma march to Montgomery, African-Americans still face substantial impediments to their full citizenship in the United States. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

After Selma — Again

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Mar 9, 2015 We might honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream and the marchers in Selma by making voting in federal elections an obligation of citizenship. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

President Obama Marks the Anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 9, 2015 "The idea of a just America and a fair America, an inclusive America, and a generous America -- that idea ultimately triumphed," President Obama said in Selma, Ala., on Saturday, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the march for equal voting rights for minorities. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bridge Rights

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Rep. John Lewis Remembers Police Attack on Selma Bridge 50 Years Ago

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 7, 2015 Lewis was one of hundreds of peaceful voting-rights activists who were beaten 50 years ago on Bloody Sunday as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. led them on a march from Selma to Montgomery, Ala. He recalls the event on “Democracy Now!” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

From White Sheets to Spreadsheets

Greg Palast / Truthdig Mar 6, 2015 Fifty years after King's march from Selma, new methods are being used to block African-Americans from voting: Jim Crow has become Dr. James Crow, systems analyst. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Hollywood Heroism: From ‘Citizenfour’ and ‘Selma’ to ‘American Sniper’

By Henry A. Giroux, Truthout Feb 23, 2015 Within the last few months, three films appeared that offer role models, however flawed, to young people while legitimating particular notions of civic courage, patriotism and a broader understanding of injustice. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

John Legend and Common’s Performance of ‘Glory’ Is a Special Moment at the Oscars

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Feb 23, 2015 With lyrics honoring Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. and even the Ferguson protest movement, musicians John Legend and Common had many Academy Awards attendees in tears. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Civil Rights: From Sundance, to Selma, to South Carolina

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Jan 29, 2015 On March 21, 1915, a motion picture was screened for the first time inside the White House. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

We’ve Got a Better Shot of Going to Mars Than Fixing Our Democracy

Staff / Truthdig Jan 23, 2015 This week on Truthdig Radio: Finally a State of the Union worth talking about, plus Citizens United turns 5 and Robert Scheer reviews "Selma". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )