Truthdigger of the Week: Fatema Mernissi, a Founder of Islamic Feminism

BLANK Jan 10, 2016 The original research of the erudite sociologist, who died Nov. 30, showed that the subjugation of women in Muslim societies has no basis in the Quran and other Islamic scriptures. "Islam was not sent from heaven to foster egotism and mediocrity," she wrote. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In Morocco, the Dawn of a Green Energy Revolution

Juan Cole / Truthdig Apr 6, 2015 In the Arab world, Morocco is the most serious about renewable energy, which is now powering its transformation from a poverty-stricken agricultural country to a modern industrial nation. Morocco is the Arab nation most serious about renewable energy, which is transforming it from a poverty-stricken agricultural economy to a modern industrial one. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Here Are 5 Countries Where Solar Power Is Making a Revolution

Juan Cole / Truthdig Dec 20, 2014 Ironically, developing countries of the global south who don’t have enough electricity can leapfrog conventional power and go straight to solar and wind. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Good News About Solar Energy From Disparate Parts of the World

Juan Cole / Truthdig Oct 21, 2014 Morocco, Mexico and India, among others, have some good news to spread regarding solar energy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

#YesAllWomen Isn’t Just an American Thing

Staff / Truthdig Jun 4, 2014 Although the shooting near UC Santa Barbara sparked the #YesAllWomen trend mostly among an American audience, the call is resonating with women all over the world. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rapists Can No Longer Marry Their Victims to Avoid Prosecution in Morocco

Staff / Truthdig Jan 23, 2014 The North African country has repealed a controversial law at long last. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Peak Fertilizer Ahead?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Dec 1, 2012 A major slab of the world’s supply of phosphorous -- one of the two dwindling, non-synthesizable elements used in industrial agriculture -- sits in highly disputed territory in Morocco, making future access to it uncertain. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. May Be ‘Filibustering’ Security Council Over Gaza

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Nov 20, 2012 The Russian ambassador to the United Nations on Monday said an unnamed country ("I'm sure you can guess which") was engaged in a "filibuster attempt" to block a statement condemning the violence in Gaza. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Russia-Sized Obstacle Blocks U.N.’s Syrian Plan

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2012 On Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council's attempt to pass a resolution strongly encouraging regime change in Syria, which by definition would mean the end of President Bashar Assad's tenure in office, was again met with resistance from Russia. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

People Power vs. Washington

Juan Cole / Truthdig Mar 15, 2011 The claim that George W. Bush’s war of aggression against Iraq somehow opened up the Middle East to reform is an affront to the brave crowds that have risked their lives to change the American-backed order in that part of the world. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A New Wave of Protests

Staff / Truthdig Feb 21, 2011 Protests continued Sunday across the restive Middle East. New clashes in Tunisia pitted demonstrators against the interim government, while thousands took to the streets in Morocco. In Libya, meanwhile, government security forces pressed a violent crackdown on protesters, reportedly killing dozens of people. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Learning to Speak Anew in a Tribal World

William Pfaff / Truthdig Nov 6, 2009 The international conversation since the Second World War tended to be something of an American monologue, but that's changing now that the United States is widely perceived as a large part of the current world problem. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )