Noam Chomsky: ‘Most Predictable Aspect of Trump Is Unpredictability’—It’s ‘Very Dangerous’ (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Nov 28, 2016 The renowned linguist offers a powerful assessment of the next president, explaining that while it is still unclear what Donald Trump will actually do, he is, in Chomsky's words, an "ignorant, thin-skinned megalomaniac." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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David Fitzsimmons, Cagle Cartoons, The Arizona Star Nov 23, 2013 Dig deeper

Romney the Reluctant Presidential Candidate, Another Kennedy Weighs Senate Run, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 24, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Newark, NJ, Mayor Cory Booker's personal connection with gun violence and the surprising information revealed by the FBI's internal records on the Occupy movement A look at the day's political happenings, including Newark, N, Mayor Cory Booker's personal connection with gun violence and surprising information revealed by the FBI's internal records on the Occupy movement . Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Losing’ the World: American Decline in Perspective, Part 1

By Noam Chomsky, TomDispatch Feb 15, 2012 Significant anniversaries are sometimes ignored. At the moment, we are failing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the most destructive and murderous act of aggression of the post-World War II period: the invasion of South Vietnam and later all of Indochina.At our peril, we are failing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the most destructive and murderous act of aggression of the post-World War II period: the invasion of South Vietnam and later all of Indochina. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

The Selling Out of Our Democracy

Staff / Truthdig Aug 8, 2011 For years, the conservative wing of the Supreme Court has flapped mightily in the face of any attempt to deny American corporations their ability to disenfranchise and dispossess the American public. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Schwarzenegger Admits He Had a Child on the Side

Staff / Truthdig May 17, 2011 Here we have a headline that smacks of the inevitable: Arnold Schwarzenegger has conceded that he fathered a child just over 10 years ago with a longtime member of his household staff This "event," as the former California governor called it in a statement (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Bay of Pigs Turns 50

Staff / Truthdig Apr 17, 2011 This weekend marked the 50th anniversary of Cuba's defeat of a CIA-backed invasion at the Bay of Pigs, and the communist nation remembered the occasion with a parade Saturday celebrating the bloody nose it delivered to its powerful neighbor. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

If Only We Had More Sarge Shrivers

Richard Reeves / Truthdig Jan 26, 2011 If Americans had really understood what was happening with the Peace Corps, we might be a much greater country today and the world might be a better place as well. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What It Was Like to Be John F. Kennedy

Richard Reeves / Truthdig Jan 19, 2011 Fifty years ago, John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States. He gave a stirring inaugural address and then took over a job for which he was unprepared. No one is ever prepared. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

No ‘Kennedys’ for History Channel

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2011 The History Channel announced Monday that it was dropping "The Kennedys," an expensive eight-part miniseries about the American political dynasty, from its spring lineup, sparking speculation that political drama may have extended beyond the narrative scope of the series itself. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jimmy Carter Blames Lack of Health Care on Ted Kennedy

Staff / Truthdig Sep 17, 2010 It's not polite to speak ill of the dead, but Jimmy Carter is still harboring a grudge from his health care showdown with Ted Kennedy. Asked about his use of the words "irresponsible and abusive" to describe the Senate lion, the former president said Kennedy opposed his health care proposal out of spite. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rep. Kennedy Is Mad as Hell

Staff / Truthdig Mar 11, 2010 Is it fair to call this a meltdown? The war in Afghanistan -- and the media's lack of interest in it -- is certainly a subject worth losing one's temper over. Rep. Patrick Kennedy had trouble using his indoor voice during Wednesday's debate in the House. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )