Paul Krugman in Imperial Fantasy Land

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Jan 14, 2020 The New York Times columnist insists that Donald Trump is an aberration. It’s an argument that ignores centuries of American history. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Left Simply Can’t Trust House Democrats

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Nov 25, 2019 The party's leadership has agreed to an extension of the odious Patriot Act. Progressives have an obligation to speak up and fight back. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Democrats Push Impeachment-Rules Package Through House

ALAN FRAM and MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Oct 31, 2019 The vote, which Republicans unanimously oppose, will determine how the inquiry proceeds as officials move beyond closed-door interviews. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Republican Party Is as Guilty as Trump

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 23, 2019 Unless conservatives speak out vocally against the president, they are just as complicit in his wrongdoing as he is. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: The GOP Is a Profile in Cowardice

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Jul 19, 2019 The president has proven himself entirely unfit for office. If Republicans had an ounce of moral courage, they would be primarying him. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Michigan Rep. Justin Amash Quitting Republican Party

The Associated Press Jul 4, 2019 The only GOP Congress member to call for impeachment proceedings against President Trump says he is "frightened" by partisan politics. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Interview Ignites New Calls for Impeachment

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jun 13, 2019 Leading Democrats demand action after the president declares he will accept dirt on his 2020 election opponents from a foreign power. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

House Panel Votes to Hold Top U.S. Officials in Contempt

MATTHEW DALY AND MICHAEL BALSAMO / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Jun 12, 2019 Congressional leaders could go directly to court to try to force compliance with subpoenas under a resolution approved earlier this week. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Critics: USA Freedom Act Will Codify Government Data Collection

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 14, 2015 Legislative critics of the USA Freedom Act, which was celebrated by privacy advocates as it passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday, say the law will merely adjust and codify the government’s practice of bulk telephone data collection, rather than end it. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Watch: Livestream of D.C. Protest Against Mass Surveillance

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 26, 2013 On the 12th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Patriot Act, a group of whistle-blowers, activists and politicians from across the political spectrum are participating in the "largest rally yet" against unchecked NSA spying. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

GOP Rep. Tells Fox News: Edward Snowden Is a ‘Whistle-Blower’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 4, 2013 Although some in Congress have called Edward Snowden a "traitor" or accused him of treason, one elected representative is coming to the self-admitted NSA leaker's defense. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

NSA Surveillance Critic Glenn Greenwald to Testify Before Congress

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 30, 2013 The Guardian columnist, who broke the story about the extent of the National Security Agency's surveillance program, is among a handful of NSA critics who have been invited to give testimony before Congress to counter the "constant misleading information" from intelligence officials, Rep. Alan Grayson said. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )