‘We’re Fucking Losing This Thing’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 28, 2010 From our friends at Brave New Films: "With all the drama around General McChrystal’s resignation, the media missed the real story in the explosive Rolling Stone article: ' [W]e're f****ing losing this thing' --Staff Sergeant Kennith Hicks". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Longest War in U.S. History

Staff / Truthdig Jun 7, 2010 The U.S. has now been fighting in Afghanistan longer than in any war in American history, including that other quagmire, Vietnam. Our friends at Brave New Films send this mini-documentary, featuring Daniel Ellsberg, Tom Hayden and others. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Brave New Baucus Bill Primer

Staff / Truthdig Sep 29, 2009 As this commentary from the vigilant videographers over at Robert Greenwald's Brave New Films outfit points out, Sen. Max Baucus' health care reform bill definitely would serve the interests of at least some interested parties -- namely, the health insurance companies themselves. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

CEOs Were Bailed Out, Homeowners … Not So Much

Staff / Truthdig Feb 11, 2009 Robert Greenwald's filmmaking team has zeroed in on the ongoing mortgage crisis in this clip illustrating the stark contrast between the fate of Wall Street bankers and that of struggling homeowners after the initial bailout money was doled out -- without any requirements that those who benefited the most account for the funds or be accountable to people trying to save their homes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blowback Time for Lieberman

Staff / Truthdig Nov 12, 2008 Robert Greenwald's Brave New Films is making the case that, as the title of its "Lieberman Must Go" video clip suggests, Sen. Joe Lieberman should be taken down a few big notches by the Democratic Party for his actions and assertions during the presidential campaign. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McCain’s Mansions

Staff / Truthdig Aug 20, 2008 Courtesy of the Brave New Films team, here we have a property-by-property breakdown of John McCain's many fancy domiciles, which provide ironic contrast to footage of the presumptive Republican nominee holding forth about how Americans with mortgage troubles can just scrimp 'n' save their way back to solvency. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The ‘Send Karl Rove to Jail’ Campaign

Staff / Truthdig Jul 18, 2008 The busy folks at Robert Greenwald's Brave New Films outfit have kicked off a Web-based campaign to send Karl Rove to the clinker for refusing to honor the subpoena sent by the House Judiciary Committee calling him to testify about his alleged involvement in the prosecution of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Backlash to Fox’s Smearing of Michelle Obama

Staff / Truthdig Jul 10, 2008 The Brave New Films team has launched an initiative against Fox News for its treatment of Michelle Obama, whom Fox has described as Barack Obama's "baby mama," in addition to using other race-baiting terms. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Changing Face of Joe Lieberman

Staff / Truthdig Jun 26, 2008 Ever since he received President Bush's official smooch of approval, Sen. Joe Lieberman has moved much more aggressively to the right, putting some of the more hawkish types from his new crowd to shame with his saber-rattling rhetoric about Iran. Here, the Brave New Films team charts Lieberman's nearly complete transformation in recent years. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Less-Than-Straight Talk Express

Staff / Truthdig May 20, 2008 You've probably heard by now that John McCain has been less than consistent since he decided he really wanted to be president. Assembled by the Brave New folks, here are some prime examples of McCain flip-floppery at its best. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McCain’s ‘Spiritual Guide’ Has a Big Issue with Islam

Staff / Truthdig May 9, 2008 Looks like Sen. John McCain is being endorsed by more than one controversial preacher -- the apparent "must-have" of leading presidential hopefuls this election cycle. Meet the Rev. Rod Parsley, whose support McCain sought and won, according to Brave New Films and Mother Jones, which have launched a collaborative effort to expose Parsley's alarming beliefs about Islam and America's role on the world stage. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Greed 101 With Larry the Loophole

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2008 Gee, it sure is hard sometimes to figure out exactly how the rich get richer in American society! Good thing there's Larry the Loophole, who hails from a politician dad and a lobbyist mom, to show us how buyout industry executives like Henry Kravis make gajillions of dollars (well, not gajillions, but so far this year Kravis has made over $33,205,800, with ol' Larry's help. As funny as it is scary, this animated short from Brave New Films breaks it all down. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )