A Right and Proper Death of the Euro

William Pfaff / Truthdig Apr 17, 2013 A new "Alternative for Germany" political movement has erupted as a backlash against the euro, and against Germany's fellow members of the EU. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

America’s Global Torture Network

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Feb 8, 2013 When it comes to torture in the post 9/11 era, the record of the United States is so appalling that one must question our claimed abhorrence of the barbarism of other nations. Hideous acts are conducted in our name, and the state relies on our ignorance to gain the public's acquiescence. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Soros Sounds a Warning on the Future of EU

Staff / Truthdig Jun 26, 2011 George Soros issued a dire warning to the European Union recently, stating that fundamental flaws in the design of the euro are preventing economically distressed nations like Greece from getting back on their feet and threatening the very existence of the EU. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What Does Glenn Beck’s Departure Have to Do With George Soros?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 9, 2011 Because you know if there's a left-wing conspiracy, George Soros is in on it somehow -- at least in the wacky, weird, blackboard-enabled world (population: 1) inhabited by soon-to-be-former Fox News show host Glenn Beck. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

George Soros Makes the Case for Legal Weed

Staff / Truthdig Oct 27, 2010 The billionaire investor/activist has written a well-reasoned essay in the Wall Street Journal arguing for an end to marijuana prohibition The L Times reports that in California, Soros is backing the cause with more than words (continued). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Soros Laughing All the Way to the Bank

Staff / Truthdig Mar 26, 2009 Not many big hitters from the financial sector have managed to stay afloat, let alone turn a profit, since the economic crisis kicked in, but George Soros has done quite well for himself. Soros made $1.1 billion last year, and he's not even at the top of the list of hedge fund managers who beat the odds in 2008. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )