Truthdig Nominated for Two Webby Awards

We are thrilled to let you know that Truthdig has been nominated for Webby Awards in the categories of political website and political blog! Now in its 17th year, the Webby Awards are like the Academy Awards of the Internet, honoring the best in websites.

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In the last year, Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges has challenged President Obama to defend your due process and other constitutional rights, while Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer has continued to fight against and expose corruption at the nation’s big banks. Truthdig isn’t afraid of speaking truth to power!

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