Huntsman: Yes, He Might

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jun 23, 2011 Here are the key questions about Jon Huntsman's presidential candidacy: Is he the American version of David Cameron? And is the Republican Party ready for a Cameron moment? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama and Cameron Take a Page from Reagan and Thatcher

Staff / Truthdig May 24, 2011 Some may question their choice of reference material, but President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron teamed up to pen a column for The Times of London, comparing this year's Arab Spring to the Cold War -- and themselves to that era's (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

British Coalition

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Western Leaders Say Gadhafi’s Got to Go

Staff / Truthdig Apr 15, 2011 Although he's probably gotten the hint right now, three heads of state -- from the U.S., Britain and France -- have signed a joint letter expressing their shared wish that tenacious Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi relinquish his power, stat. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cameron Criticizes Multiculturalism

Staff / Truthdig Feb 6, 2011 In a strike against multiculturalism, David Cameron, in his first address on terrorism as prime minister, has derided the “passive tolerance” toward certain Muslim groups and demanded a return to a more “muscular liberalism” and a stronger national identity. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Violence in Cairo Draws Fire From Abroad

Staff / Truthdig Feb 3, 2011 Reports of machine gun fire and Molotov cocktails lobbed at anti-government demonstrators in Cairo by pro-Mubarak forces sparked a flurry of disapproving commentary from the West on Wednesday and stoked concerns about Egypt's volatility in the Middle East. Among those speaking out was British Prime Minister David Cameron, above. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.K. to Slash Defense Spending

Staff / Truthdig Oct 20, 2010 The United States spends more on its military than every other country in the world combined. That's not likely to change, with British Prime Minister David Cameron announcing plans to cut military spending by 8 percent over four years. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tory vs. Voodoo Conservatism

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Oct 14, 2010 I'm not a witch. But if I were, the first spell I'd cast would be to turn House Minority Leader John Boehner into British Prime Minister David Cameron. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

It’s Illegal to Be Gay in 76 Countries

Staff / Truthdig Aug 4, 2010 Today on the list: the 76 countries where it's illegal to be gay, a WikiLeaks editor is interrogated at the border, and the tyranny of high heels. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Politics of Stupidity Strike Again

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 29, 2010 Can a nation remain a superpower if its internal politics are incorrigibly stupid? While we're at it, does any other democracy have a powerful legislative branch as undemocratic as the U.S. Senate?Can a nation remain a superpower if its internal politics are incorrigibly stupid? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

One-Third of U.S. Counties Face Water Shortage

Staff / Truthdig Jul 23, 2010 Today on the list: Britain's new prime minister flies business class, one-third of U.S. cities face water shortages, the history of canned laughter, and the art professor who squirts paint from the worst possible place. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

British PM Apologizes for ‘Bloody Sunday’ Killings

Staff / Truthdig Jun 16, 2010 On Tuesday, British Prime Minister David Cameron faced the daunting task of answering for one of the U.K.’s most volatile historical episodes: the so-called Bloody Sunday shootings in Northern Ireland in 1972. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )