California to Apologize for Internment of Japanese Americans

CUNEYT DIL / The Associated Press Feb 16, 2020 Lawmakers are poised to acknowledge the state's role in aiding the U.S. policy of World War II camps and condemn anti-Japanese actions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bloomberg Apologizes for ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ Police Practice

BRIAN SLODYSKO / The Associated Press Nov 18, 2019 Efforts by ex-New York mayor mulling a Democratic presidential run to undo damage to a generation of people of color are met skeptically. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Warren Apologizes to Native Americans for Heritage Claim

ELANA SCHOR and JOSH FUNK / The Associated Press Aug 19, 2019 'I know I have made mistakes," the 2020 Democratic candidate says at forum addressing tribal issues, directly tackling controversial issue. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A ‘Full Frontal’ Slur, and Then an Apology to Ivanka

DAVID BAUDER / The Associated Press May 31, 2018 Comedian Samantha Bee's on-air remark—which the White House calls "vile and vicious"—agitates the culture warriors again while the Roseanne Barr flap is still echoing. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Apologizes for Racial Remark in Video

Associated Press Nov 19, 2017 The video was shared on a website by someone who felt it to be relevant in light of NFL players sitting or kneeling during the national anthem. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Will Christie Whitman Follow Her 9/11 Apology With One for Her Nuclear Shill Game?

Harvey Wasserman / Truthdig Sep 12, 2016 The former EPA chief regrets misleading the public about the air quality after the New York terrorist attacks. Her apology leaves some doubting her sincerity. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Whole Foods Co-CEOs’ Mea Culpa: ‘We Made Some Mistakes’

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jul 2, 2015 Now that Whole Foods' tag-team CEOs Walter Robb and John Mackey have admitted that "inadvertent" mistakes were made in raising prices on products in New York City stores, it remains to be seen whether consumers will buy their explanation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Psy Shames Himself With Unqualified Apology (Video)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Dec 9, 2012 By delivering a servile apology for singing lyrics that violently denounced the American military in 2004 at the height of its invasion of Iraq, South Korean rapper Psy has shown that, like many who enjoy fame and fortune, he has no backbone when it comes to criticizing American imperialism.South Korean rapper Psy's servile apology for singing lyrics that violently denounced the American military shows he has no backbone when it comes to criticizing American imperialism. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Welcome Return to Basic Standards

David Sirota / Truthdig Mar 9, 2012 Rush Limbaugh's mea culpa -- however insincere -- is significant because it is evidence that America may be setting some basic standards for political discourse. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Israel Apologizes for Killing 3 Egyptian Soldiers

Staff / Truthdig Aug 21, 2011 Israel apologized to Egypt on Saturday for killing three soldiers on Egyptian soil as it chased gunmen responsible for the deaths of eight Israelis. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Queen Comes Close to Apology in Ireland

Staff / Truthdig May 20, 2011 Speaking at a historic dinner in the castle that once headquartered Ireland's British overseers, Queen Elizabeth II expressed regret over the two islands' violent history: "To all those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past, I extend my sincere thoughts and deep sympathy." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

NATO Apologizes to Libyan Rebels

Staff / Truthdig Apr 9, 2011 Airstrikes Thursday in NATO's campaign against Moammar Gadhafi's forces killed at least four Libyan rebels in a "friendly fire" accident, the second in a week. After a bit of foot-dragging by the British deputy commander of the air campaign, NATO apologized to the rebels. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )