Through a Looking Glass, Darkly

By Mr. Fish Nov 16, 2016 In the interest of forcing our collective faces back to the instructive commentary offered by the deep, dark, truthful mirror, I present this cartoon as a battle cry, calling to action the hearts and minds of better men and women poised and ready to fight peaceably for a kinder and more tolerant future. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

One Veteran’s War on Islamophobia

By Nate Terani / TomDispatch Nov 2, 2016 When I chose to serve in the military 20 years ago, I did so to protect what I viewed as our sacred foundational values of liberty, equality and democracy. Now I’ve joined forces with fellow veterans to fight again for those sacred values, this time, right here at home. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Teenage Girl Admits to Fabricating Migrant Rape Claim That Outraged Germany

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 1, 2016 A 13-year-old Russian-German girl has admitted to making up a story about being kidnapped and raped by Middle Eastern or North African migrants in a case that outraged Germans and caused far-right protests in Russia. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

War Talk, Jingoism and White Supremacy at GOP Debate

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 19, 2016 The GOP presidential debate Thursday night veered even further right on international issues, given the absence of Rand Paul, who represents the party's libertarian wing, which is less interested in foreign wars. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

An Interview With Noam Chomsky: Japan, America and the Racism Behind War

Staff / Truthdig Mar 5, 2014 A young Noam Chomsky was appalled by the "special" hatred the U.S. reserved for the Japanese during WWII; a reason to appreciate the polar vortex arises; meanwhile, privacy is becoming a luxury that few can afford. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Anti-American

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Terrorized by ‘War on Terror’

Zbigniew Brzezinski / Truthdig Mar 27, 2007 The culture of fear is like a genie that has been let out of its bottle. It acquires a life of its own -- and can become demoralizing. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )