The U.S. Has a Duty to the ‘Tempest-Tost’ Syrians

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Sep 23, 2015 In addition to accepting more refugees, the United States must stop providing weapons, training and funding to the armed opposition forces and enlist Russia and Iran in pursuing a diplomatic solution to this tragic conflict. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Colin Powell Vs. Dick Cheney

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Clinton Emails: Is This Watergate? Or Just Another Whitewater?

Joe Conason / Truthdig Aug 23, 2015 Hillary Hysteria is raging everywhere, from the most disreputable websites to the most respected newspapers. But why is the political press so agitated? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Lesson of Iraq

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jun 17, 2014 President Obama's instincts about Iraq and Syria have been sound from the beginning: Greater U.S. engagement probably cannot make things better but certainly can make them worse, both for the people of the region and for our national interests. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama’s Historic Inaugural Speech, Powell Slams GOP Idiocy, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 22, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including President Obama's promise on climate change and Paul Ryan gets a less than favorable response on Inauguration Day. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Colin Powell Talks GOP Racism, Paul Krugman Blasts Jon Stewart, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 14, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the Treasury Department's decision about minting a trillion dollar coin and another George Bush mulls a bid for public office. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Three Factors That Could Decide the Election

Staff / Truthdig Oct 29, 2012 Last time on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Women, war and support for alternative candidates could all decide the election, which remains extremely close. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Watch: Republican Rips Own Party for Being ‘Full of Racists’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 28, 2012 A former chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell charged the Republican Party with racism after remarks in which John Sununu, a surrogate for Mitt Romney's presidential campaign, suggested race was a factor in Powell's endorsement of President Obama. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ann Coulter’s Lame Defense, Lena Dunham’s Controversial Obama Ad, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 27, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a Romney surrogate playing the race card and an interesting Electoral College proposal that could reshape the way presidential candidates campaign. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Romney’s Cold War Ponzi Scheme

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Oct 26, 2012 Obama, the naive community organizer, thinks the foreign policy debate is about national security, but Romney, the quintessential vulture capitalist, knows that it's always been about maximizing profit.Obama thinks foreign policy is about national security, but Romney, the vulture capitalist, knows that it's always been about maximizing profit. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Republicans Back Mourdock, Tina Fey Talks GOP and Rape, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 26, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Colin Powell offers his endorsement and yet another CEO tries to get his employees to vote for Mitt Romney. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Lawrence Wilkerson

Staff / Truthdig Sep 2, 2011 Former Vice President Dick Cheney launched his memoir this week, and on Tuesday, Lawrence Wilkerson, our Truthdigger of the Week, said he would be willing to testify in criminal court against Cheney should the opportunity ever arise.Lawrence Wilkerson, our Truthdigger of the Week, says he would be willing to testify in criminal court against Dick Cheney should the opportunity ever arise. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )