American Empire Completes Three Decades of Futility

Andrew Bacevich / TomDispatch Jan 8, 2020 In 1989, President George H.W. Bush vowed the U.S. would lead the world into the next century. We've been spinning our wheels ever since. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Germany, Allies Celebrate 30 Years Since Berlin Wall Fell

FRANK JORDANS / The Associated Press Nov 9, 2019 Chancellor Angela Merkel and other European leaders place flowers on the remains of the wall that divided the German capital for 28 years. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

We’ve Learned Nothing From the Cold War

James Caroll / TomDispatch Oct 28, 2019 This November anniversary of the dismantling of the Berlin Wall should offer an occasion to say no to repeating history. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Climate Activists Block Roads, March in Global Protests

GEIR MOULSON / The Associated Press Oct 7, 2019 Members of the Extinction Rebellion movement demonstrate for more urgent action against climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What Russia Rightfully Remembers, America Forgets

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Jun 26, 2019 We can't seem to acknowledge that the former Soviet Union paved the way to Allied success during World War II with its blood. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Lawyers Deem European Union Migrant Policy a Crime Against Humanity

LORI HINNANT / The Associated Press Jun 3, 2019 A request filed with the International Criminal Court alleges that EU officials are knowingly responsible for deaths of migrants at land and sea. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Manufacturing War With Russia

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Jun 3, 2019 The demonization of Putin and Russia was designed to poison bilateral relations, boost U.S. war industry profits and make détente impossible. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Our Kids Know We’re Failing Them on Climate Change

Frida Berrigan / TomDispatch Mar 17, 2019 Youths all over the world are insisting that we adults make some sacrifices to keep their planet from becoming uninhabitable. It's time we listen. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Students Globally Protest Warming, Pleading for Their Future

FRANK JORDANS and SETH BORENSTEIN / The Associated Press Mar 15, 2019 Students from over 100 countries walk out of classes on Friday to demand tough action on climate change. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Second Man Seemingly AIDS-Free After Stem Cell Transplant

CARLA K. JOHNSON / The Associated Press Mar 5, 2019 Published online Monday by the journal Nature, the unidentified patient's case will be presented at an HIV conference in Seattle. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

This Is What It Looks Like When Imperialism Comes Home

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Dec 10, 2018 Donald Trump calls the barbed wire along the southern border "beautiful." He's never seen an Afghan village surrounded by the stuff. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.K. and U.S.: Russia Must ‘Come Clean’ on Chemical Weapons

The Associated Press Mar 13, 2018 Britain says President Trump has assured Prime Minister Theresa May that the U.S. is “with the U.K.” and Russia must provide answers about the nerve-agent poisoning of a former spy and his daughter. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )