The U.S. Military’s #MeToo Reckoning That Wasn’t

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Feb 28, 2020 America has looked the other way amid a child-rape epidemic in Afghanistan. It's a scandal that speaks volumes about our imperial project. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Secret History of the 9/11 Investigation

Tim Golden and Sebastian Rotella / ProPublica Jan 23, 2020 Behind the scenes, FBI agents tried to get to the bottom of whether a close U.S. ally was involved in the attacks. This is their story. Dig deeper ( 41 Min. Read )

The Stain on America’s Soul That Will Not Wash Away

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Nov 22, 2019 Although the extent of our lawless detention program in Guantanamo Bay is something most of us know little about, it defines us all. Dig deeper ( 32 Min. Read )

Is War on the Ballot in the 2020 Elections?

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Oct 21, 2019 A world at war or at peace hangs in the balance. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Why I Can’t Get Excited About Impeaching Trump

Leonard C. Goodman / Chicago Reader Oct 18, 2019 Not only will an inquiry fail, it will invariably expose the sleaziness of the Bidens. Democrats would be wise to exercise caution. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Joe Biden’s Remarks About Mike Pence Should Be Disqualifying

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Sep 26, 2019 If the former vice president truly believes the current one is a "decent man," he has no business leading the Democratic Party in 2020. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Veteran in a World of Never-Ending Wars and IEDs

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Sep 23, 2019 U.S. foreign policy had spun out of control. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Scapegoating Iran

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Jul 22, 2019 Don’t expect U.S. politicians and generals to accept responsibility for the Mideast mess when they can blame it on Iran. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Trump Has a Soft Spot for American War Criminals

Rebecca Gordon / TomDispatch Jun 10, 2019 The president's desire to pardon U.S. soldiers and a military contractor accused of crimes in the never-ending war on terror is troubling, at best. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Joe Biden Doesn’t Deserve Your Nostalgia

Conor Lynch / Truthdig May 9, 2019 The former vice president helped paved the way for Trump's ascent, and his neoliberal politics cannot save us from our current crisis. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Joe Biden Might as Well Be a Republican

Norman Solomon / Truthdig May 8, 2019 The former vice president's willingness to defend Dick Cheney and Mike Pence is only surprising if you're unfamiliar with his politics. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The United States of Incarceration

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Apr 30, 2019 The Defense Department is preparing its oldest prisoners at Guantanamo for nursing homes, news the public is likely to greet with a yawn. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )