Are Democrats Blowing Trump’s Impeachment?

Andrew O'Hehir / Salon Dec 6, 2019 Between their empty patriotism theater and dubious politics, Nancy Pelosi's fast-forwarded proceedings have been painful to watch. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Watch the CIA Get Away With Torture

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Nov 14, 2019 Based on the 2014 Senate probe into the use of "enhanced interrogation," "The Report" sheds light on a shameful chapter in U.S. history. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Iran Offers Clue to Fate of Ex-FBI Agent Robert Levinson, Missing for 12 Years

JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press Nov 9, 2019 Levinson disappeared while on an unauthorized CIA mission in 2007. Iran has told the UN the case is "on going" but did offer details. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The White Supremacist Group Hiding in Plain Sight

Carol Schaeffer and Fritz Zimmerman / ProPublica Nov 8, 2019 Formed in the aftermath of the "Unite the Right" rally, Patriot Front has emerged as the foremost network for a nascent American fascism. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Will Trump Have His Own Reichstag Fire?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Nov 5, 2019 If Attorney General William Barr succeeds in legitimizing a right-wing conspiracy theory, it could spell the end of American democracy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Russia Isn’t Getting the Recognition It Deserves on Syria

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Oct 30, 2019 The U.S. and its allies are unlikely to ever acknowledge the diplomacy it marshaled to preserve peace in increasingly volatile region. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Annihilation of Julian Assange

Craig Murray Oct 29, 2019 Since his arrest, the WikiLeaks publisher has developed a limp and displayed signs of mental deterioration. Who will the state destroy next? Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Department of Justice Opens Criminal Inquiry Into Russia Probe

MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Oct 25, 2019 Democrats have voiced concern that the president and his allies are abusing the powers of government to punish their political opponents. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Is Getting Off Easy

Paul Street / Truthdig Oct 17, 2019 Impeachment over UkraineGate won’t take care of the left's goals to end the criminal acceleration of ecocide and address rampant inequality. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Sudden Martyrdom of the Government Whistleblower

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Oct 14, 2019 While such champions of truth as Chelsea Manning pay the price, Democrats lionize a CIA leaker who justifies their impeachment crusade. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Lawyer: Second Trump Whistleblower Spoke to Inspector General

ERIC TUCKER, RICHARD LARDNER and JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Oct 6, 2019 Responding to news of another whistleblower, Sen. Amy Klobuchar says Trump is "acting like a global gangster." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Democratic Party Couldn’t Care Less About Whistleblowers

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Sep 30, 2019 A MoveOn campaign aims to protect those who take great personal risk to defend our democracy. The liberal group isn't fooling anybody. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )