Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigJun 18, 2011
There is a culture gap in this country, between people who are happy to enjoy what's left of their privacy and people who just don't think about it. It is outrageous that Weiner's Twitter foul cost him his job when we take rampant corruption in Washington for granted. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 16, 2011
Rep. Anthony Weiner followed the political playbook closely in dealing with his own sexting scandal: First, deny all wrongdoing. If that doesn't work, start making vague concessions and/or backroom deals. Next, hold news conference, apologize completely and go to rehab. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigJan 5, 2011
Although the tawdry videos that cost U.S. Navy Capt. Owen Honors his position on the USS Enterprise as of Tuesday weren't exactly top secret before, they clearly had enough of a shelf life to generate a fresh scandal -- and to spur the Pentagon to tuck Honors away in an administrative post. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 4, 2011
We will report this story without the egregious use of maritime metaphors: The U.S. Navy is looking into a case involving one Capt. Owen Honors, commanding officer of the USS Enterprise, and the making of some videos showing sexualized encounters between sailors. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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