Semantics Can’t Mask Bush’s Chicanery

Robert Fisk / Truthdig Apr 12, 2008 The president's twisting of words in an attempt to justify continuing the war has become sickening. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Lieberman In Decline

Staff / Truthdig Apr 8, 2008 While he continues to get tremendous support from Republicans (go figure), Joe Lieberman is on the outs with Democrats and independents in his home district, according to a new poll. Were an election held today, 74 percent of Democrats would vote for Ned Lamont, while the same percentage of Republicans would vote for Lieberman over their own candidate. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama’s Liberal Roots

Staff / Truthdig Apr 1, 2008 Documents obtained by The Politico suggest that Barack Obama has moderated his positions on several issues since his early political life, a charge the candidate denies. He has also tried to distance himself from the label of "most liberal senator." Perhaps the former community organizer doth protest too much? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Next Great Depression?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 1, 2008 It's looking that way for a growing number of Americans. Record home foreclosures, escalating unemployment and price hikes are hitting them in the gut, creating a record number -- 28 million -- who are in need of food stamps to feed themselves and their families. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iraq Exploding as Shiite Fights Shiite

Patrick Cockburn / Truthdig Mar 27, 2008 A new civil war may be looming in Iraq as American-backed Iraqi government forces battle Shiite militiamen for control of Basra and parts of Baghdad. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Two McCains

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Mar 11, 2008 Liberals who have sung the praises of John McCain in the past confront a fascinating test of consistency, integrity and political commitment now that McCain is the virtually certain Republican nominee. It could be an amusing moment. I should know, since I'm one of them. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Gardens of the Devil

Robert Fisk / Truthdig Mar 1, 2008 The first time I saw one, my first instinct was to pick it up. It shone in the sunlight, bright green, something new and fresh amid the dry grass of the south Lebanon hills. The little cluster bomblet seemed to have been made to hold in the hand. No wonder the little children died. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bloomberg Says He Won’t Run

Staff / Truthdig Feb 28, 2008 New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg writes in a New York Times op-ed "I am not -- and will not be -- a candidate for president." Thus ends months of speculation on whether the multibillionaire would jump into the race as an independent candidate. Bloomberg writes that he may endorse a candidate who "takes an independent, nonpartisan approach" and "embraces practical solutions that challenge party orthodoxy." Is he talking about Ralph Nader? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Candidate of the Permanent Will

David Sirota / Truthdig Feb 15, 2008 To the consternation of news bureaus, political consulting firms and has-been politicians, The Wall Street Journal's poll last month shows that America is hostile to an independent presidential candidacy by Michael Bloomberg. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bloomberg: Climate Threat Deadlier Than Terrorism

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2008 Although some politicians and media pundits who lean toward the right of the political spectrum regard global warming as an overhyped pet issue that mostly gets liberals hot under the collar, New York City mayor and media baron Mike Bloomberg (who's moved around quite a bit on said spectrum) suggests that it is potentially much worse than the threat of terrorism. He made the comment Monday at a U.N. climate change conference. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

ScarJo 4 Obama!

Staff / Truthdig Feb 5, 2008 Hey there, independent voters -- would a (prerecorded) phone call from sultry starlet Scarlett Johansson persuade you to head to the polls on Tuesday and cast a vote for her fave candidate, Barack Obama? Johansson certainly hopes so, so don't ignore those numbers you don't recognize on your caller ID -- it could be robo-ScarJo! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How Much Is That Superpower in the Window?

Andy Borowitz / Truthdig Jan 21, 2008 The satirist reports that New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg is still trying to decide whether to buy the U.S. presidency, with the sticking point being the steep price. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )