Let Us Reject the Ugly Nationalism of Independence Day

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jul 3, 2019 Most Americans don't question the nauseating patriotism that marks the Fourth of July and enables Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Has Undeniably Failed to Reverse America’s Decline

Dilip Hiro / TomDispatch Jul 3, 2019 Despite being voted in to address the decline of the self-proclaimed greatest world power, Trump has done little to make the nation "great." Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Attack on ‘Empire’ Actor Investigated as Possible Hate Crime

DON BABWIN / The Associated Press Jan 30, 2019 Jussie Smollett tells police the men who assaulted him in Chicago yelled he was in "MAGA country," a reference to Trump's campaign slogan. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘MAGA’ Students Seen Mocking Native Americans Could Face Expulsion

ADAM BEAM and BRIAN MELLEY / The Associated Press Jan 19, 2019 Videos show a disturbing scene as a youth stares at and stands very close to an elderly man after rallies in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dennis Rodman Leads the Parade of Absurdity at Politicon 2018 (Video)

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Oct 21, 2018 Alongside Kathy Griffin, Chris Christie, Carter Page and more, the erstwhile NBA star holds forth on all things Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kanye West Makes Bizarre Appearance at Oval Office

By CATHERINE LUCEY / Associated Press Oct 12, 2018 During a meeting with the president, the pop star praises Trump's "male energy" and pitches a new campaign slogan for 2020. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Andrew Cuomo Walks Back Remark That America ‘Was Never That Great’

David Klepper / The Associated Press Aug 17, 2018 The New York governor's off-the-cuff observation has drawn criticism from the right and left. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump’s America Raises the Ghost of Dred Scott

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jan 22, 2018 Echoes of the most odious ruling in the Supreme Court's history can be heard in the president's white supremacist rhetoric. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Costs of Freedom

By John Laurits / JohnLaurits.com Jan 16, 2018 Americans have been complaining a lot about aid cuts to the nation's needy and the lack of health care. Don't they understand how much it costs to keep using drones to blow up weddings in Yemen? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Deep in Trump Country, His Base Remains Faithful

Claire Galofaro / The Associated Press Dec 27, 2017 Whenever bad news registers in this part of Appalachia, the president isn't blamed—because the allegiance of those here is as much emotional as it is economic. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Go Scrooge Yourself

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Dec 23, 2017 Forget "out of many, one." The United States has a new motto. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Dear Trump Voter (Video)

Robert Reich / Truthdig Aug 26, 2017 If you voted for Donald Trump, I get it. But now, the president is turning his back on the many changes he promised. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )