Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigNov 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 )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigDec 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 )
By Noam Chomsky, TomDispatchFeb 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 )
Staff / TruthdigAug 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 )
Staff / TruthdigMay 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 )
Staff / TruthdigApr 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 )
Richard Reeves / TruthdigJan 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 )
Richard Reeves / TruthdigJan 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 )
Staff / TruthdigJan 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 )
Staff / TruthdigSep 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 )
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