Bernie Sanders’ Endgame Is an Opportunity for the Radical Left

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2016 The fundamental premise of Sanders’ campaign—that his “political revolution” can be accomplished within the confines of capitalism—is incorrect. That will soon be clear. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Bids Adieu to Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee in ‘Hungry for Power Games’ Bit

Staff / Truthdig Oct 27, 2015 The comedian has not shied away from politics in his version of "The Late Show," but has rather often opted for political commentary presented through a Hollywoodesque lens. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The GOP Was Right to Fear Hillary Clinton

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Oct 16, 2015 Before all the craziness—before Donald Trump and Ben Carson and the need for two-tiered debates—Republicans’ biggest fear about next year’s election was having to run against Hillary Clinton. As we saw Tuesday night, they were right to worry. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Will the Democratic Debate Expose the Gulf Between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton?

By Deirdre Fulton, Common Dreams Oct 14, 2015 And will the moderator and his colleagues ask tough questions on issues like Wall Street accountability, campaign finance reform and health care? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Legislators Question Constitutionality of Libya Attack

Staff / Truthdig Mar 23, 2011 It's not just the more conservative members of Congress who are challenging President Obama's course of action in Libya; besides the likes of Ron Paul and John Boehner from the Republican side, Dennis Kucinich, Maxine Waters and Jim Webb . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jim Webb to Military Gays: Not So Fast, Mary

Staff / Truthdig May 26, 2010 Democratic Sen. Jim Webb says he won't vote for the compromise ending the ban on gays in the military until the Pentagon completes its review of the policy, even though the whole point of the compromise is that the ban wouldn't actually end until the military completes its review. (continued) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Not All Vets Are Treated Equally Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill

Philip Chrystal Oct 8, 2009 The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 was hailed by various media outlets and veterans organizations as the GI Bill of the future. However, through my own experience in dealing with Veterans Affairs regarding the GI Bill, I have found that the help is far less than what we were led to believe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

McChrystal Draws Support, Scorn on Capitol Hill

Staff / Truthdig Oct 6, 2009 What's the right way for a top general to advise the president about wartime strategy? What if his recommended strategy is potentially at odds with the president's preferred course of action? Gen. Stanley McChrystal ran up against these questions in recent days, and not everyone in Washington thinks he handled his part in the matter appropriately. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sen. Webb Wins Pledge for American’s Release in Myanmar

Staff / Truthdig Aug 16, 2009 Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia negotiated his way into a meeting Saturday with Senior Gen. Than Shwe in Myanmar in which he secured a promise that detained American John Yettaw would be released and allowed to join him on a Bangkok-bound plane Sunday. Update Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sen. Webb’s Burmese Vacation

Staff / Truthdig Aug 14, 2009 Sen. Jim Webb is the first senior U.S. official in more than 10 years to visit Burma, triggering speculation that the White House may be trying to nudge the authoritarian regime there into a "new era of engagement." The trip follows the recent ludicrous sentencing of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 18 more months of house arrest. 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 )

Blackwater Plans to Back Away From Security Biz

Staff / Truthdig Jul 23, 2008 Stung by lawsuits, protests, government audits, criminal charges and negative media attention, executives from the mercenary firm Blackwater Worldwide say providing security in Iraq and elsewhere has become a drain on the company's future and will be gradually all but phased out. However, there are no immediate plans to end the contract with the State Department which became so controversial after the company's agents went on a deadly shooting spree in Baghdad last year. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )