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Palin’s First Passport Issued in 2006

Staff / Truthdig Sep 6, 2008 Apparently undeterred by Sarah Palin's challenging stance from the RNC podium Wednesday night, The Boston Globe and other media outlets went about their business of vetting Palin's past, as with any other public figure who aspires to play a major leadership role on the world stage. As it turns out, Palin's own experience on said world stage has thus far been rather limited. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mr. Bush Goes to Israel

Staff / Truthdig Dec 21, 2007 For the first time during his presidency, in the final year of his final term, George W. Bush is headed to Israel and the West Bank. Given that he's even less popular in the Mideast than he is at home, massive security preparations are under way. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The First Victims of America’s Mega-Embassy

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2007 According to the testimony of two American civilian contractors, the construction of the massive U.S. Embassy in Iraq involved the tacit abduction and abuse of migrant workers. One contractor testified that he was told to furtively escort a group of Filipinos onto a Baghdad-bound plane even though their tickets read "Dubai," while another called working conditions at the $600-million project "deplorable." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Life and Death of a 40-Year CIA Asset

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2007 This quick, brutally ironic movie reminds us that America was for Saddam long before we were against him. What's more, we were apparently for his invasion of Kuwait before we were against it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )