Pacifying Dr. King

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig May 20, 2008 The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has rejected a statue intended to stand at the memorial of Martin Luther King. The members expected a more passive depiction. Clearly the commission has some brushing up to do on American history. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Lack of Progress Report: Iraq’s ‘Dysfunctional’ Security

Staff / Truthdig Sep 6, 2007 A new independent report from a congressionally appointed panel of retired senior military officers criticizes Iraq's "dysfunctional" Interior Ministry, noting rife sectarianism and corruption. The report also blames Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki for problems with Iraq's army, which it says will not be self-sufficient for at least two years. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

90 Percent of Guard Units ‘Not Ready’

Staff / Truthdig Mar 2, 2007 An independent commission established by Congress has found that the Defense Department is not adequately equipping and funding the National Guard. Roughly 90 percent of U.S. National Guard units are designated "not ready." The commission determined that the Guard is ill-prepared to meet its obligation to defend the homeland and respond rapidly and effectively in a crisis. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Democrats to Boost Intelligence Oversight

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2006 Incoming Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that the Democrats plan to form a new House intelligence committee based on recommendations of the 9/11 commission. The panel would combine elements of the current intelligence and appropriations committees with the aim of achieving better oversight. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Baker’s Panel Rules Out Iraq Victory

Staff / Truthdig Oct 13, 2006 The commission headed by Bush family svengali James Baker to assess the Iraq war has ruled out any prospect of making Iraq a stable democracy in the near term, according to a draft report surfaced by the N.Y. Sun. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

9/11 Panelist Slams ABC?s Fib-U-Drama

Staff / Truthdig Sep 7, 2006 On Wednesday?s ?Countdown,? 9/11 commissioner Richard Ben-Veniste, above, added his voice to those criticizing ABC?s credibility-challenged 9/11 ?docudrama,? saying: ?It was quite clear, as the 9/11 commission report states, that Clinton authorized the CIA and the American forces to get Bin Laden?capture or kill?and this miniseries does not depict it accurately.? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Robert Scheer: Why We Don’t Know Our Enemy

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 9, 2006 A new book by the former co-chairs of the 9/11 commission tells the inside story of how the White House has systematically endeavored to squelch any real examination of the enemy whose actions kicked off the so-called war on terror. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

9/11 Commissioners Troubled by Pentagon, FAA and Giuliani

Staff / Truthdig Aug 6, 2006 In their new book "Without Precedent," 9/11 Commission Chairmen Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton discuss their frustration with the Pentagon and FAA, whose misstatements almost led to an investigation into possible deception. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )