President Jonah, Spoken by Gore Vidal

Gore Vidal / Truthdig Jan 27, 2006 Internationally acclaimed essayist, novelist and playwright Gore Vidal argues that America under Bush is evincing characteristics of the post-fall-of-Rome Dark Ages: the triumph of faith over reason, the atrophy of education and critical thinking, and integration of the state, torture and religion. Dig deeper

Boot Camps for Wayward Teens Go Unregulated Overseas

Blair Golson / Truthdig Jan 27, 2006 Sketchy US operators of "tough love" schools skirt American regulations by operating in other countries Sorta like sketchy U corporations that skirt American taxes by having mailboxes in other countries AlterNet's got the goods . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

And the Hits Just Keep on Coming…

Staff / Truthdig Jan 25, 2006 An audit of American rebuilding projects in Iraq turns up millions of dollars stuffed into footlockers, a U.S. soldier gambling away Iraqi money, and other inspiring tales of the same ilk. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Soldier Gets No Jail Time for Killing Iraqi General

Staff / Truthdig Jan 24, 2006 The American interrogator sat on the general's chest and covered up his mouth--both of which were apparently approved techniques. The defense claimed that the actions did not directly cause the general's death. | storyWe can't help but suspect that much of the Arab world might come to a different conclusion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Did a Chinese Eunuch Beat Columbus to America?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2006 A soon-to-be-unveiled map may prove that an admiral made it to America in 1418. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

On Second Thought…

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2006 Bush now says he welcomes a hearing on domestic spying--while again warning Americans to watch what they say. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Air Raid Kills Family of 12

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2006 Intensifying U.S. air raids in Iraq keep down American casualties but take the lives of many Iraqi civilians. Full story. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )