Politics

American History for Truthdiggers: The Fraudulent Mexican-American War (1846-48)

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Aug 18, 2018 President Polk, and generations of sympathetic historians, told the American people the conflict was justified. But what if it was just blatant imperialism? Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

National Companies Cut Ties With NRA

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Feb 24, 2018 The nation's largest privately owned bank, a major security software company and three rental car companies have all ended their relationships with the gun lobby. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Companies Rethink Ties to NRA

The Associated Press Feb 23, 2018 After the latest school shooting, businesses review their investments, co-branding deals and other ties to the gun industry and the National Rifle Association. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Alamo of the Kurds: Kobane Near Falling to Islamic State

Juan Cole / Truthdig Oct 4, 2014 Ismat Sheikh, commander of the Kurdish forces at the border town of Kobane (Ain al-Arab) that is besieged by Islamic State tanks and artillery, says that he expects massacres of its inhabitants if it falls to the Sunni Arab extremists. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McCain War Chant Revised

Taylor Jones, Cagle Cartoons, Politicalcartoons.com Mar 9, 2014 Dig deeper

A Few Good Men

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Feb 8, 2010 Dig deeper