Jill Stein and the Troubling Direction of Russiagate

Max Blumenthal / Greyzone Project Apr 28, 2018 The Senate Intelligence Committee has demanded all of the 2016 Green Party presidential candidate's campaign communications with “Russian persons.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Syria Controversy: Who Supports Assad in the Civil War?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Apr 23, 2018 Truthdig writers Sonali Kolhatkar and Max Blumenthal disagree with each other regarding key elements in the recent reports that the Syrian government used chemical weapons in Douma. This is Kolhatkar's take on the issue. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Pandora’s Box of War

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 15, 2018 This article was first posted in 2017 shortly after the U.S. fired missiles into Syria in reaction to reports that the government there had used chemical weapons. In it, Chris Hedges argues that the Middle East will not know peace until the U.S. leaves the region. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

How the Syrian American Medical Society Is Selling Regime Change and Driving the U.S. to War

Max Blumenthal / Grayzone Project Apr 12, 2018 Acting largely on claims by SAMS field operatives of a chemical attack in Syria, the U.S., the U.K. and France appear ready to make the Syrian opposition’s dreams come true. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

YouTube Blocks Video Criticizing Israeli Militarism

Emily Wells / Truthdig Apr 10, 2018 A 2015 piece featuring journalists Abby Martin and Max Blumenthal discussing the brutality of Israeli occupation has now been removed in 28 countries. However, it still can be seen in the United States. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Israel Kills 16 Gaza Protesters, Injures 1,400 (Video)

Ben Norton / The Real News Apr 1, 2018 Journalist Max Blumenthal tells The Real News about Israel's suffocating blockade of the strip and the biased reporting on the "Great Return March." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Building the Iron Wall

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Mar 18, 2018 A corporate censorship is being imposed, inch by inch, step by step. It begins by silencing the demonized. It ends by silencing everyone. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Journalists See Extremism in State of the Union Speech (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2018 Norman Solomon, Phyllis Bennis and Max Blumenthal agree that President Trump's address satisfied his base and will mobilize activists on the fringe. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Shocking Alliance Between Zionism and Anti-Semitism

Max Blumenthal / AlterNet Nov 25, 2017 An in-depth discussion with renowned Palestinian scholar and professor Joseph Massad. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

RT America Torched in Witch Hunt ’17

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Nov 12, 2017 Because it had the gall to give airtime to critics of imperialism and U.S. policy, the broadcaster has been forced to register as a foreign agent. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

CNN Hired al-Qaida Propagandist for Syria Documentary and Wants to Cover Its Tracks

By Max Blumenthal and Ben Norton / AlterNet Jul 9, 2017 To gain access to “heroes on the ground,” CNN’s Clarissa Ward worked with al-Qaida “media man” Bilal Abdul Kareem. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

‘On Contact With Chris Hedges’: Putting the War in Syria in Full Context

Staff / Truthdig Apr 17, 2017 It's been more than a week since the Trump administration abruptly switched out of "America first" mode and into intervention mode in Syria, and the public should be asking important questions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )