Nothing Great About the ‘Grand Bargain’

Staff / Truthdig Nov 19, 2012 The president and Congress reaching a "grand bargain" would mean significant cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid; some Republican senators believe Obama is using a Cold War-era mind-control technique on American citizens; meanwhile, millions showed up to the largest coordinated strike Europe has ever seen. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Modern Day Warfare

Nick Anderson / Truthdig Nov 16, 2012 Dig deeper

Death by Email

Larry Wright, Cagle Cartoons Nov 15, 2012 Dig deeper

The Watchdog

Clay Bennett / Truthdig Nov 15, 2012 Dig deeper

Nancy Pelosi’s Outrage, Nate Silver’s Next Step, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 15, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Barney Frank and Ron Paul's request about new marijuana laws and a look at the most bizarre post-election freak outs of 2012. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Military Ethics

John Cole, Cagle Cartoons, The Scranton Times-Tribune Nov 14, 2012 Dig deeper

The Petraeus Affair

Pat Bagley, Cagle Cartoons, Salt Lake Tribune Nov 14, 2012 Dig deeper

Don’t Betray Us David Petraeus

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Nov 14, 2012 Dig deeper

Pat Robertson Excuses Petraeus Affair Because ‘He’s a Man’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 14, 2012 The conservative televangelist isn't blaming ex-CIA Director David Petraeus for his affair with Paula Broadwell because "he's lonely" and she's a "good-looking lady throwing herself at him." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Another Scandal Among Officers Who No Longer Win Wars

William Pfaff / Truthdig Nov 14, 2012 As a former serviceman, I have been long bemused by the proliferation of ribbons and other decorations on the chests of today's high-ranking army officers, now mired in scandal. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ridiculous Details Emerge From Petraeus Sex Scandal as Investigation Widens

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 13, 2012 The Petraeus scandal has expanded to involve another high ranking military officer: Gen. John R. Allen, the commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Bizarro Spy Tale With Missing Pieces

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Nov 13, 2012 The one familiar aspect of the David Petraeus scandal is that he had an affair. Everything else about this story is weird. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )