Robert Reich: Bernie Sanders Is Not George McGovern

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 28, 2020 Democrats convinced that the Vermont senator would lose to Donald Trump vastly underestimate the risk of nominating a so-called moderate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Iowa Caucuses Are a Mortal Threat to Democracy

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Feb 7, 2020 The process is unrepresentative and undemocratic, but national political reporters and Iowa businesspeople will never let it die. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Do You Prefer Your American Empire Coarse or Polite?

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Apr 23, 2019 With the president wielding near-dictatorial power on matters of foreign policy, it may be the only question left for voters to decide. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The ‘Liberal’ Foreign Policy Establishment’s Hypocrisy Knows No Bounds

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jan 8, 2019 Blinded by their hatred for Trump, mainstream Democrats refuse to acknowledge that our withdrawal from the Middle East is long overdue. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Where Have You Gone, George McGovern?

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Mar 14, 2018 Mainstream liberals are complicit in the perpetuation of America's warfare state and neo-imperial interventionism. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Eating Our Way to Disease

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jul 10, 2017 The animal agriculture industry knows its products are harming us, but it, along with the medical and drug industries, is making billions from illnesses caused by our diet. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

George McGovern

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McGovern: He Never Sold His Soul

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Oct 21, 2012 The history books will tell you Richard Nixon won the 1972 election, that George McGovern went down to the worst defeat of any presidential candidate in history. But those who write history do not take into account the moral or the good, what is right or what is wrong, what endures and what does not.History books will tell you Richard Nixon defeated George McGovern in the 1972 election. But those who write history do not take into account the moral or the good, what is right or what is wrong. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: George McGovern

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 21, 2012 Certain people throughout history are destined, at least in the short term, to become synonymous with lost causes. This strengthens rather than diminishes the principles by which they lived. Update: George McGovern died in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Sunday morning.Certain people are destined, at least in the short term, to become synonymous with lost causes. This does not diminish the principles by which they lived. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Debates Old and New, Newsweek and George McGovern

Staff / Truthdig Oct 20, 2012 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Bob Scheer reflects on George McGovern’s life on this week's "Left, Right and Center." The panelists also consider whether next week's presidential debate on foreign policy, which comes days after the spirited and contentious second encounter between the candidates, will focus on China, Afghanistan withdrawal and Libya. Or will it center on economics and America's financial strength around the world? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

America Prepares to Say Farewell to a Liberal Lion

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 19, 2012 With George McGovern, the former U.S. senator and Democratic challenger to Richard Nixon in the 1972 presidential election, in hospice care, “Democracy Now!” airs footage from the 2005 documentary "One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tribute: Sen. George McGovern on the Presidency From Lincoln to Obama

Staff / Truthdig Nov 6, 2009 After the former US senator's death on Sunday morning, we look back at a 2009 conversation between him and Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer senator's death on Sunday morning, we look back at a conversation between him and Truthdig's Robert Scheer. Dig deeper ( 32 Min. Read )