Israel Facing Backlash Over Gaza Violence

FARES AKRAM and KARIN LAUB / The Associated Press May 15, 2018 Turkey expels Israel’s ambassador, Ireland and Belgium summon their Israeli envoys and leading European countries and the U.N. human rights office call for an investigation of the bloodshed. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

High-Tech Devices Offer No Panacea Against Police Abuse

JONATHAN DREW / The Associated Press Mar 9, 2018 The issue is underlined by a North Carolina case in which a video showed a white officer beating a black pedestrian. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Seahawks’ Michael Bennett Shares His Terrifying Police Encounter

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 6, 2017 The defensive end describes a recent interaction with Las Vegas police officers that he says violated his constitutional rights. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Before United Airlines: The History of Civil Rights Abuses in Transportation (Audio)

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2017 Jerry Quickly, host of the podcast "This Is Happening," talks with Robin Washington, executive producer of the PBS documentary "You Don’t Have to Ride Jim Crow!" Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: Occupy Wall Street

Staff / Truthdig Sep 30, 2011 Thousands of protesters have crowded Wall Street for the last 12 days, decrying the effects of corporate greed on a functioning democracy. Those protesters, Occupy Wall Street, are our Truthdiggers of the Week.Thousands of protesters have "Occupied" Wall Street for the last 12 days, decrying the effects of corporate greed on a functioning democracy. They are our Truthdiggers of the Week. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

UPDATED: Two of Six Officers Charged in Kelly Thomas Death

Staff / Truthdig Sep 21, 2011 Two of six Fullerton, Calif., police officers involved in the brutal public beating that resulted in the death of 37-year-old Kelly Thomas, a homeless schizophrenic man, have been charged in connection with the case. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Turkey Ousts Israeli Ambassador

Staff / Truthdig Sep 3, 2011 Turkey downgraded its diplomatic ties with Israel on Friday, announcing that the Israeli ambassador is no longer welcome and that it would sever military ties between the two countries. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

L.A. Police Chief Sides With Marchers

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2007 As many as 60 LAPD officers have been pulled from the streets, following a violent clash with protesters on May 1. Chief William Bratton has called some of the actions of the officers, who attempted to break up an apparently peaceful and lawful rally by firing 148 rubber bullets, "indefensible." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )