Robert Scheer / TruthdigFeb 8, 2019
In conversation with Robert Scheer, veterans Ron Kovic and Maj. Danny Sjursen trace the United States' violent trajectory since the Vietnam War. Dig deeper ( 24 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 5, 2017
Listen to Bruce Springsteen read his new foreword for the 40th anniversary edition of Ron Kovic's "Born on the Fourth of July," and hear the first chapter of the classic memoir. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 6, 2017
"I never did a movie because it was good for my career," the director tells Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer in a hard-hitting conversation about filmmaking, America's military exploits, Russia and other topics. (Transcript added.) Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )
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KiMi Robinson / TruthdigOct 19, 2016
The author of “Born on the Fourth of July” met with the Truthdig journalists at the University of Southern California on Oct. 18 to talk about his latest book, “Hurricane Street,” and how he became a peace activist. Truthdig broadcast the discussion live on Facebook. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Ron Kovic / TruthdigAug 6, 2016
This impassioned, timely memoir about the American Veterans Movement picks up where author Ron Kovic's "Born on the Fourth of July" left off. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 6, 2016
The week that included the country's birthday brought to Truthdig's comment boards a host of history lessons and discussions that ranged far beyond the material taught in schools. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 4, 2016
Independence Day is the birthday of the author and anti-war activist, who is also a friend and contributor to Truthdig. Today, we look back on our week with Kovic and the kind words he had for his friend Bruce Springsteen in 2009. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 1, 2016
"What are you going to do, send troops to Syria? What’s going to be the result of that?" asks the Vietnam War veteran and activist. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer speaks with the Vietnam veteran, author and peace activist about what has changed and what hasn’t since his time in combat. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 17, 2015
The "Born on the Fourth of July" author, being interviewed by Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer at the veterans hospital in Long Beach, Calif., notes that any TV pundit who calls for war is "not the one who's going to get hit by a bullet." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigAug 20, 2012
"Why it is so hard to tell the truth today?" I asked Vietnam veteran and anti-war hero Ron Kovic one summer night over drinks in midtown Manhattan. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 13, 2012
This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Civil rights leader Julian Bond says, "Things are better than they used to be; they're worse than they should be" Also: Tom Cruise, Ron Kovic and Oliver Stone; good news about jobs, and the edge of sportscom/avbooth/category/truthdig_radio/" title="Truthdig Radio">Truthdig Radio: Civil rights leader Julian Bond; Tom Cruise, Ron Kovic and Oliver Stone; good news about jobs, and the edge of sports. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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