Pentagon Chief Mattis Stresses Diplomacy in Korean Crisis

By Robert Burns / AP Oct 27, 2017 During a visit to South Korea, the U.S. secretary of defense said "we are doing everything we can" to avoid war with North Korea. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Marines’ ‘Always Faithful’ Motto Doesn’t Apply to Fellow Females

H. Patricia Hynes / Truthdig Jun 5, 2017 Online nude-photo scandal underscores a pigheaded cluelessness about women in the ranks. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Part 1: Innocence Lost—From Abused Child to Convicted Murderer

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2017 The author was recently released from prison after spending 30 years behind bars. In this seven-part series exclusive to Truthdig, he recounts his experience, starting with his early years. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Veterans Plan ‘Deployment’ to Join Battle Against Dakota Access Pipeline

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Nov 25, 2016 "Let's stop this savage injustice being committed right here at home. If not us, who? If not now, when?" Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Genuine U.S. Reset With Russia Is Long Overdue

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Nov 15, 2016 President-elect Trump’s willingness to rewrite the foreign and national security establishment’s playbook, and seek to normalize relations with Russia, is a welcome development. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Important Anti-War Films That Reveal the Uncensored History of the United States

By Frank Dorrel Sep 27, 2016 The U.S. is addicted to war. Stopping this horrible situation is up to the American people. The way we do this is by getting informed. These documentaries can help. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

The Lie of Patriotism

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 4, 2016 A U.S. ranger who served in Afghanistan and a Marine who was in Iraq put light on the dangerous myth that America has built around its "warriors." Now, in acts of civil disobedience, they are determined to right the wrongs of war. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The National Security State’s Incestuous Relationship With Islamic State

By Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatch Nov 19, 2015 Paris changed everything; Paris changes nothing. Each view is, in its own way, undoubtedly true. And here’s a third sentence I know to be true: This can’t end well. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

On Veterans Day, Let’s Think About Ending War

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 12, 2015 Instead of thanking present and past military members for their service, we need to confront the horrors of war and focus on ending violence between nations and peoples. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Jeb Bush: The Republican to Vote For (If You Wish His Brother Were Still in Office)

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Aug 14, 2015 Why would someone who sees the Middle East as an unholy mess reveal that he consults George W. Bush, the chief mess-maker, on what to do next? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Not Terrorism?

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