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A Soldier’s Cost for Exposing Abu Ghraib

Staff / Truthdig Feb 7, 2007 In this "60 Minutes" segment, Anderson Cooper interviews the former U.S. soldier who brought the Abu Ghraib pictures to light. Video and/or transcript Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges: The Christian Right’s War on America

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 6, 2007 Robert Scheer and James Harris speak with Chris Hedges, the veteran journalist and author of the new book "American Fascists," about the threat of the radical Christian movement, and about how getting it right on Iraq ended his relationship with The New York Times. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

Podcast: Super Bowl Edition

Staff / Truthdig Feb 3, 2007 Former All-America linebacker and author Dave Meggysey joins James Harris, Robert Scheer and Joshua Scheer for a discussion on the NFL's racist history, the black coach milestone and more in this special Super Bowl edition of the Truthdig podcast. Above, Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith (at left) and Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Dr. Susan Solomon

Staff / Truthdig Feb 3, 2007 Truthdig tips its hat this week to the U.S. government scientist who braved certain backlash from the Bush White House for pushing through the most authoritative report yet on the dangers of global warming. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Tarantula on Angel Food Cake

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Feb 2, 2007 Molly Ivins, who died at the end of January from cancer, broke all the rules of polite commentary while gleefully sticking it to the oppressors of the underdogs. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Dude’s A-Biden

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2007 Presidential hopeful Sen. Joe Biden took the hot seat at "The Daily Show" to discuss the explosive comments he made about Hillary, Obama and Edwards in a recent New York Observer interview. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Tribute to Molly

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2007 Robert Scheer remembers the irreplaceable voice and generous spirit of Truthdig's most beloved columnist Anthony Zurcher, a longtime editor and friend, says goodbye and pays tribute to Ivins' life, work and wisdom Plus: Molly Ivins' last column -- a stirring call to action against the war. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

We’ll Miss You, Molly

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2007 Molly Ivins died today at the age of 62. As a veteran journalist and columnist, Molly's sharp tongue and stubborn determination to cut through the bull and fight for what's right touched the lives of millions. America is poorer for her absence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colbert Jostles With Lando (Not Calrissian)

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2007 Stephen Colbert interviews former "60 Minutes" producer Barry Lando, whose book "Web of Deceit" chronicles "the history of Western complicity in Iraq, from Churchill to Kennedy to George W. Bush." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Annie Nelson on the ‘Fuel That Doesn’t Kill Us’

Joshua Scheer / Truthdig Jan 29, 2007 Annie Nelson, wife of Willie Nelson and co-chairperson of the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance, speaks to Truthdig about stomaching the State of the Union and the myth that alternative fuels are years away. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Podcast: Alternative Energy, the State of the Union and More

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2007 Robert Scheer joins Truthdig contributors James Harris and Joshua Scheer for a conversation on the State of the Union, alternative energy, Nancy Pelosi, Iraq and more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Sen. Jim Webb

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2007 Truthdig tips its hat this week to the newly elected Democratic senator from Virginia, who delivered a blistering response to President Bush's State of the Union address. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )