Bill Maher on Phony Patriotism

Staff / Truthdig Oct 15, 2007 The "Real Time" host agrees with Barack Obama that wearing an American flag pin is but a token of patriotism that probably doesn't amount to much: "Show me a man wearing an American flag pin in his lapel, and I'll show you an a--hole." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Iraqi Flag

Emad Hajjaj, Jordan Sep 23, 2007 Dig deeper

Pledge of Malfeasance

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig May 18, 2007 Dig deeper

In Memoriam

Mr. Fish / Truthdig May 17, 2007 Dig deeper

The Final Act of Submission

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Apr 13, 2007 The former weapons inspector who foretold the Iraq disaster argues that the newly empowered Democrats have allowed the Israel lobby to subvert America's foreign policy by tacitly endorsing war with Iran. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

His Iconic Image Lives On

Staff / Truthdig Aug 22, 2006 Now that the Iraq war has lasted longer than the U.S. role in World War II, it seems an appropriate time to pause and reflect on the death of a man who provided one of the great icons of that earlier conflict. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sean Hannity Concert Guest Gets Tossed for Being Liberal

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2006 Check out this video a blogger (and AlterNet) made of being tossed out of Sean Hannity's "Freedom Concert" simply for being liberal. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Boehner Gets Nailed on Campaign Ad Hypocrisy

Staff / Truthdig Jul 18, 2006 From Greg Sargent at the Prospect: "GOP House Majority Leader John Boehner wants you to know that it's OK if Republicans use images of people killed on 9/11 for political purposes, but at the same time, it's very very bad indeed if Dems show pictures of flag-draped coffins" How's that? (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colbert’s Method of Flag Disposal

Staff / Truthdig Jul 11, 2006 The "Colbert Report" host has a novel method for getting rid of unserviceable US flags Watch it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Waving the American Flag

Staff / Truthdig Jul 4, 2006 Phew! What a past few years it has been for the American flag embraced throughout the world after the Sept 11 attacks; denounced throughout the world not long after; subject to a Republican attempt to make it fireproof during the last two national election cycles So with flags waving high during this Fourth of July, Truthdig invites its readers to reflect in the comments box on the nature of patriotism and nationalism Here are some primers from E Dionne, Howard Zinn and John Kerry (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

While the GOP Frets Over Nonexistent Flag Burning…

Staff / Truthdig Jul 3, 2006 A brutal dictator in North Korea threatens our country with an "annihilating strike and a nuclear war" in response to America's rhetoric over N. Korea's possible missile launch (which was probably a hoax anyway). Keep in mind that Sen. Orrin Hatch said that passing the flag-burning amendment was "the most important thing the Senate could be doing." Good to know the Republicans really have their eye on the ball. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Andy Borowitz: Bush Opposes Marriage Between a Man and a Flag

Staff / Truthdig Jul 1, 2006 The political satirist reports on the president's discovery of what could be the greatest wedge issue of the 2006 midterm elections. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )