Are We Underestimating Trump Yet Again?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jul 11, 2019 The president and his campaign strategists are showing they’re more than willing to stop at nothing to clinch a 2020 win. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Shelter From the Storm

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Trump Extols U.S. Military Strength at Fourth of July Event

DARLENE SUPERVILLE, CALVIN WOODWARD and LYNN BERRY / The Associated Press Jul 4, 2019 The president asks Americans to "stay true to our cause" in front of soggy, cheering spectators, many of them invited, at Lincoln Memorial. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

This July 4th, Celebrate Writers Against War

Ilana Novick Jul 4, 2019 Spend the holiday reading these four anti-war Truthdig classics. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Trump of July (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Jul 4, 2019 Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

There Are Still a Few Things to Love About America

Jill Richardson / OtherWords Jul 4, 2019 As this Fourth of July rolls around, how do we love and celebrate a country that’s so obviously flawed? The answer is in the movements. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Let Us Reject the Ugly Nationalism of Independence Day

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jul 3, 2019 Most Americans don't question the nauseating patriotism that marks the Fourth of July and enables Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Kaepernick Stirs New Controversy for Nike

ALEXANDRA OLSON / The Associated Press Jul 2, 2019 The shoemaker defers to its star NFL endorser when he raises concerns over a sneaker featuring an early American flag. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Promises Tank Procession, Flyovers for July 4

DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated Press Jul 2, 2019 District of Columbia officials complain the president is politicizing what has traditionally been a nonpartisan celebration. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Independence Donald (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Jul 5, 2018 This holiday weekend, there’s no telling what might happen. Let’s hope it’s just a calm vacation that doesn’t have any surprises in store for democracy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Happy Birthday

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Three Grievances America’s Founders Would Have Had Against Trump

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 4, 2018 In the section of the Declaration of Independence on grievances, there are a number of paragraphs that resonate with today’s politics. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )