Politics

American History for Truthdiggers: A Cruel, Costly and Anxious ‘Cold’ War

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Mar 23, 2019 In the aftermath of World War II, the U.S. found a new enemy—its recent Soviet ally—and a new kind of conflict was born. Dig deeper ( 58 Min. Read )

The VA Is Stiffing Countless Vets on Their Benefits

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Nov 12, 2018 Due to an IT failure, hundreds of thousands have seen their payments for tuition and housing delayed—or not delivered at all. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Veterans Changed the Military and Built the Middle Class

Kevin Basl / OtherWords Nov 12, 2018 Like labor unions before them, veterans and soldiers organized to win benefits millions now rely on. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Student Debt Slavery: Bankrolling Financiers on Backs of the Young

Ellen Brown / Truthdig Dec 26, 2017 Higher education has been transformed from a public service into a lucrative cash cow for private investors. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Trump Seeks to Legalize Payments to VA Officials

By Aaron Glantz / Reveal Sep 16, 2017 His administration wants to waive an anti-corruption law preventing officials who administer the GI Bill from accepting money from for-profit schools. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Veterans Get Expanded College Assistance Under Trump

By Darlene Superville / Associated Press Aug 17, 2017 Veterans would get additional payments for completing science, technology and engineering courses. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Your GI Bill Tax Dollars Are Paying People to Learn New Ways to Masturbate

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 22, 2015 Since 2009, $260 million U.S. tax dollars have been spent on unaccredited schools, thanks to a loophole in the GI Bill. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Deficit Hawks

Pat Bagley, Cagle Cartoons, Salt Lake Tribune Sep 9, 2014 Dig deeper

VA Lines

Steve Sack, Cagle Cartoons, The Minneapolis Star Tribune Apr 4, 2013 Dig deeper

Revolution Brewing on Student Debt

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2012 The U.S. once led the world in free education. The recent debate in Washington about whether to let student loan interest rates double ignores the fact that many students already cannot afford a college education or advanced training. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Veterans Still Waiting for GI Bill Money

Staff / Truthdig Sep 25, 2009 It was a nice idea while it lasted: The new GI Bill promised veterans who wanted to go to college money for tuition, books and living expenses. More than 277,000 signed up for the program, which was supposed to kick in Aug. 1. Many are still waiting for their checks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

GI Bill Sends Vets Back to School

Staff / Truthdig Aug 4, 2009 More than 100,000 veterans have already submitted claims under Sen. Jim Webb's new GI Bill, which aims to pay for the college tuition, housing and books of students who served in the military after 9/10/2001. That number is expected to hit 500,000 in the program's first year. (More after jump)The new GI Bill is sending a whole generation of veterans to college for free. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )