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Happy Afghanistan Surrender Day

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Mar 2, 2020 After nearly two decades, America's longest-running conflict appears to be coming to an end. Even a flawed peace deal is worth celebrating. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Billionaire GOP Donor David Koch Dies at 79

STEVE PEOPLES / The Associated Press Aug 23, 2019 Koch and his older brother Charles transformed American politics by pouring their riches into conservative causes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

America’s Class War Hits College Football Playoffs

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jan 2, 2018 Non-football fans might be tempted to say, "Who cares?" But anyone interested in fairness should care. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Economist Richard Wolff on Libertarianism (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Dec 6, 2017 The Marxist economist delivers his analysis with an important stipulation on contradictions libertarians haven't faced. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Alt-Lite’ Holds Controversial ‘Free Speech Rally’ in Boston

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Aug 19, 2017 Truthdig correspondent Michael Nigro is on the ground to document the rally and counterprotest. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tech Giants Are Destroying Privacy, Producing Inequality and Undermining Democracy

By Don Hazen / AlterNet Apr 18, 2017 Author Jonathan Taplin discusses how novelist Ayn Rand's cruel libertarianism has permeated Google, Amazon, Facebook and the White House. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

What’s on Your Ballot? Truthdig’s Voter Guide

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Nov 6, 2016 Choosing the next president isn’t the only important decision the American electorate has to make in the 2016 election. In this article members of the Truthdig team share their opinions on other key issues. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Final Debate Leaves Us Wanting More Options for President

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Oct 20, 2016 Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump took the stage in Las Vegas for their last showdown before Nov. 8. The overall performance will not be remembered as a shining moment in American history. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

John Oliver Treats Jill Stein and Gary Johnson Like What They Are: Presidential Candidates (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Oct 18, 2016 The "Last Week Tonight" host dismissed the idea that the third-party candidates are "spoilers" and expressed his understanding of the American public's desire for alternatives to Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

WikiLeaks Should Be Applauded for Removing the Mask of U.S. Power

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Oct 14, 2016 The Podesta emails have reconfirmed a sad truth: There are more characters in Washington, D.C., than character. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Third-Party Vice Presidential Nominees, Left Out of the Debate, Turn to Social Media

Emma Niles / Truthdig Oct 5, 2016 The Green Party and the Libertarian Party, largely ignored by the mainstream media and barred from the debate stage, use Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and other internet platforms. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )