‘Make America Christian Again’

Mel White / Truthdig Jan 26, 2018 Now that fundamentalists have their man in the White House, they are running another assault on democracy that would make the late televangelist Jerry Falwell proud. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Handmaid’s Tale

By Monica Hesse May 5, 2017 Margaret Atwood's classic dystopian novel is a recipe book for how to create a hellish society. It's also a recipe book for how to resist. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Israel and Mississippi: Racist Plans for Second Class Citizens and Religious Legislation

Juan Cole / Truthdig Nov 24, 2014 A controversial bill approved by the Israeli cabinet is much worse than that of Mississippi fundamentalists who want to declare Mississippi a principally Christian state. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Muslim Brotherhood Forms New Egyptian Party

Staff / Truthdig Apr 30, 2011 The Muslim Brotherhood, seen by many as Egypt's most organized political movement following Mubarak's ouster, announced Saturday it plans to contest up to half of the country's parliamentary seats in elections this September. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Court Rejects Religious Vouchers Case

Staff / Truthdig Nov 28, 2006 The Supreme Court refused to hear the arguments of a conservative religious group that wants to use public funds to send students to religious schools. Democracy: 1 Theocracy: 0 Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Petition Circulating Against U.S. Aggression in Iran

Staff / Truthdig May 19, 2006 As the White House's campaign against Iran heats up, the Campaign for Peace and Democracy is gathering signatures in support of its statement "IRAN: Neither U.S. Aggression nor Theocratic Repression." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Forces Raid HQ of Sunni Muslim Scholars

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2006 Clerics call act "crime," punishment for anti-U.S. stance | more (See "Punishment Raid" subheading)Also, read Juan Cole on how Bush created a theocracy in Iraq. | link Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mr. Fish – Iraqi Voting

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