What Russia Rightfully Remembers, America Forgets

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Jun 26, 2019 We can't seem to acknowledge that the former Soviet Union paved the way to Allied success during World War II with its blood. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The U.S. Is Only Further Isolating Itself From Its Allies Over Iran

Greg Wilpert / The Real News Network Jun 18, 2019 Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff to Colin Powell, assesses the Trump administration's dangerous brinksmanship in the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

America’s Forgotten Support of Adolf Hitler

Paul Jay / The Real News Network Jun 6, 2019 On the anniversary of D-Day, American University's Peter Kuznick reflects on one of the most shameful chapters in our nation's history. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Le Pen’s Far-Right Wins Over Macron’s Centrists

The Associated Press May 26, 2019 The far-right nationalist leader says the expected result "confirms the new nationalist-globalist division" in France and beyond. Dig deeper ( 23 Min. Read )

Europe’s Voters Elect New Parliament as Nationalism Mounts

MIKE CORDER / The Associated Press May 26, 2019 Pivotal elections for the European Union parliament reach their climax as the last 21 nations go to the polls. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Americanization of Popular Culture Should Terrify Us All

Robert Scheer / Truthdig May 24, 2019 Hollywood's triumph in the global culture wars is worrisome at a time when conglomerates reign, French scholar Violaine Roussel argues. Dig deeper ( 29 Min. Read )

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May Day 2019 in Paris

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France Falls Behind as #MeToo Goes Global

NADCHARVE / Truthdig Apr 23, 2019 National traditions—and, many say, a rape culture—have stifled progress, but change is starting to take hold. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: Vietnam, a U.S. Tragedy

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Apr 20, 2019 Our military intervention there in the 1960s and ’70s cost 58,000 U.S. lives and created a gash in our nation's psyche that never healed. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )

Notre Dame

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Massive Fire Engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral, but Worst Is Avoided

The Associated Press Apr 15, 2019 People watch aghast as the 12th century Paris landmark under renovation suffers extensive damage, but the church's structure has been saved. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Merkel Favors Brexit Delay of Several Months

The Associated Press Apr 10, 2019 The German chancellor says she will meet with France's president, who has taken a hard line over recent weeks on Brexit, to discuss another extension. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )