Gore Vidal’s ‘Burr’: A Tea Party Antidote

Staff / Truthdig Aug 18, 2012 In 1973, Gore Vidal published a novel that struck at the ankles of the notion that the United States is a country founded by altruistic do-gooders whose highest ambition was the creation and protection of the Constitution. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

And Now a Word From the Founders

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jul 4, 2012 Happy Birthday, America. Here's a reminder of your more radical youth. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Disassembly Required

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George Washington Owes Library $300,000

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2010 The first president has accrued 220 years’ worth of late fees on two books he checked out from -- and never returned to -- a New York library. Washington borrowed “Law of Nations” and a collection of debate transcripts from the British Parliament. He is not expected to repay the debt. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Gears Up for Farewell Speech

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2009 Although it may seem like ages since the election made it official, President Bush really is leaving the White House, and he's preparing to say goodbye to the American people in a televised speech on Thursday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Happy Oil Dependence Day

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jul 2, 2008 As we head into the Fourth of July weekend of patriotic bluster and beer swilling -- but before we are too besotted with ourselves -- might we also for once consider our imperfections? Why not take a moment to heed the cautions of our founding father, George Washington, whose true legacy will most likely be ignored during the flag-waving weekend? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Recently Minted Dollar Coins Missing ‘In God We Trust’

Staff / Truthdig Mar 8, 2007 A large group of "godless" George Washington dollar coins stamped without the traditional "In God We Trust" and "E Pluribus Unum" inscriptions made it into circulation and have apparently been popping up on eBay. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chalabi Zeros Out

Staff / Truthdig Dec 27, 2005 The slate headed by Ahmed Chalabi, a man the Pentagon once packaged as the George Washington of Iraq, may not get a single seat in the new Iraqi legislature. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )