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Sherman Alexie on Writing ‘Thunder Boy Jr.’ for Brown Kids and Growing Into His Own Name

Emily Wilson / Truthdig Jun 22, 2016 In his latest work, an illustrated children’s book, the acclaimed writer tackles new territory, drawing from his relationship to his name, his father and his tribal roots. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Lone Frenchman Fights to Save Dying Alaskan Language

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2010 It's not entirely clear what, besides a love of linguistics and an apparently compelling documentary, spurred young Guillaume Leduey to launch a one-man campaign to resuscitate an Alaskan language, Eyak (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Brokering a Fragile Peace in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Oct 21, 2008 A key overlooked fact about the much-ballyhooed "surge is working" argument in Iraq is that the U.S. military actually paid some former insurgents $10 a day to help American troops keep the peace in parts of the country. But what happens when that setup changes in volatile regions like Anbar? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

$25,000 Gives Indian Chief Access to Bush

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2006 The money is funneled through (surprise, surprise) Jack Abramoff and Grover Norquist. This scandal couldn't happen to any two nicer two guys. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Threat to Tribe, Caribou Is Averted — for Now

Robert Collier / Truthdig Dec 18, 2005 GOP-led proposal to allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge fails. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )