Marcia Alesan Dawkins / TruthdigFeb 17, 2012
Charting the demise of racism by the rising number of interracial marriages is probably not the most reliable indicator that it’s ending. Wouldn’t the elimination of disparities in income, employment, health care, education, crime, punishment and family structure be more accurate indicators?Charting the demise of racism by the rising number of interracial marriages is probably not the most reliable indicator that it’s ending. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 15, 2011
Valentine's Day naysayers now have another reason to disdain the day: It's depleting Kenya's water supply. Specifically, the cultivation of roses in the African nation for holiday sales in Europe is taking a toll on the local ecosystem. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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