violence against women

India Gang Rape Victim Identified

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 7, 2013 “We want the world to know her real name," the devastated dad told The Sunday People newspaper. “My daughter didn’t do anything wrong; she died while protecting herself." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Controversial 2013 NDAA Now Law, Biden’s Awkward Swearing-In Jokes, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 4, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the start of the 113th Congress, the GOP continues its war against women and two more states weigh legalizing gay marriage. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rape, Pedophilia and Guns

Monte Wolverton, Cagle Cartoons Dec 31, 2012 Dig deeper

The Idol Smasher

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Dec 31, 2012 The multifaceted Ishmael Reed has spent half a century destroying myths of the American empire, especially those that cement racism in place.The multifaceted Ishmael Reed has spent half a century exposing myths of the American empire, especially those that cement racism in place. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

U.N. Combats Violence Against Women, With Help From Men

Staff / Truthdig Nov 26, 2009 On Wednesday, the 10th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced the creation of a network of men tapped to serve as male role models in the fight against gender-based violence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )