Matthews: I’m Mad as Hell and I’m Not Going to Take It Anymore

Staff / Truthdig Mar 25, 2006 NBC host Chris Matthews--whom many feel is a closet conservative--slams Bush & Co. for telling falsehoods every step of the way on Iraq. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Bombs in Cleveland

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Mar 22, 2006 On the third anniversary of the beginning of his Iraq catastrophe, President Bush yet again dealt in denial, but this time the carefully screened audience at the Cleveland City Club wasn't buying it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In Iraq, 87 Bodies Found in 24 Hours

Staff / Truthdig Mar 14, 2006 The latest carnage appears to be almost wholly sectarian--that is, Shiite versus Sunni--and linked to last month's destruction of an important Shiite shrine. The single-day death tally of 87 follows a spate of weekend attacks that claimed 58 lives. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Knew More Than He Let On About Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Mar 3, 2006 Bush never let the nation in on the fact that the Energy and State departments had given him reports that cast major doubts on Saddam's WMD capacity and his willingness to attack the U.S. The National Journal has this major exclusive. It has become undeniable that Bush & Co. never had any intention of allowing America to properly weigh all the evidence available on Saddam's prewar capabilities and intentions. (Hat tip: Brad Blog) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Ultimate Mistake

Molly Ivins / Truthdig Mar 2, 2006 I'm against Saddam Hussein. I'm sorry it didn't work out the way they wanted it to. Now let's go. Because anybody who tells you it couldn't possibly get worse is a fool. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sympathy for Al Qaeda Surges in Pakistan

Staff / Truthdig Jan 23, 2006 While our missile attack may have killed some top Al Qaeda leaders, it has also led to thousands of protesters chanting, "Long Live Osama bin Laden!" | storyThe really scary thing: Look at how young some of the protesters are. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bowing to Pressure, Army Adds to Soldiers’ Armor

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2006 The move comes in the wake of a New York Times report that shamed the military over the issue. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Seventeen U.S. Troops Killed in Iraq Over Weekend

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2006 Twelve die in Blackhawk helicopter crash, five in other attacks | more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Attacks in Iraq Kill 120

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2006 Two suicide bombs claim majority of deaths | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )