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American History for Truthdiggers: Tragic Dawn of Overseas Imperialism

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Nov 10, 2018 By 1898, a great land empire had been forged through brutal conquest. Now the American gaze turned to foreign lands. Dig deeper ( 29 Min. Read )

The Birth of American Empire

H. Patricia Hynes / Truthdig Jul 20, 2018 Stephen Kinzer's book illuminates the decisions of 1898-1902 that set the course of American wars and the overthrow of governments into the 21st century. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

North Korea Raises Stakes With Latest Missile Test, Trump Tones Down Response

By Matthew Pennington / AP Aug 29, 2017 Trump's terse written statement repeating that all options are being considered points to an administration cautiously seeking an effective policy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Korean Leaders, U.S. Open Door to Diplomacy in Nuclear Crisis

By Foster Klug and Kim Tong-Hyung / Associated Press Aug 15, 2017 The tentative interest in diplomacy follows unusually combative threats between President Donald Trump and North Korea. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Comedian John Oliver on the Americans Who Still Don’t Even Have the Right to Vote

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 9, 2015 Inhabitants of U.S. territories, like Guam, Puerto Rico and American Samoa, still don't have voting rights, and surprisingly these aren't the only rights some of them are denied. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Democratic Race in 8 Minutes

Staff / Truthdig Jun 9, 2008 The Democrats have just completed an epic string of primaries that spanned more than a year of campaigning in all 50 states and various territories. In case you missed it, or you just want to relive the drama, here's a no-nonsense summary of the Democratic campaign. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )