For the Left, Trump’s Obstruction Probe Is a Call to Action

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jun 27, 2017 Robert Mueller's investigation is about more than ousting the president. It's about respecting democratic institutions and protecting constitutional norms. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Beware of the New McCarthyism

By Robert Parry / Consortiumnews Jun 1, 2017 Many Democrats and progressives want Donald Trump removed from office for understandable reasons. But the “Russia thing” could end with dire consequences, says journalist Robert Parry. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Are We Getting the Trump-Russia Story Right?

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig May 31, 2017 With scoops based on leaks and unnamed sources, news consumers should view all reports on the investigation with skepticism. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Firing of James Comey May Fuel Donald Trump’s ‘Deep State’ Troubles

By Robert Parry / Consortium News May 11, 2017 The president and his advisers hoped that the dismissal of the FBI director would end their "Russiagate" ordeal, but it might have only fanned the flames. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Official Washington Has Turned Michael Flynn Into Road Kill

By Robert Parry / Consortiumnews May 9, 2017 The former national security adviser’s case is a disturbing example of how politicized law enforcement can destroy a U.S. citizen’s life in today’s new McCarthyism. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

What Happened to Russiagate?

By Robert Parry / Consortium News Apr 18, 2017 For five months, there was a daily drumbeat on Russiagate, the theory that Russia put Donald Trump in the White House. Now, the “scandal” has disappeared. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Julian Assange Accuses Democrats of McCarthyism, Maintains Russia Was Not WikiLeaks’ Source (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2017 The founder of WikiLeaks discusses his organization's role in the 2016 election, America's current political climate and more in a Democracy Now! interview. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s Decision to Attack Syria Increases the Risk of World War III

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Apr 10, 2017 Russia-baiting has given the president huge incentives to prove he is not Vladimir Putin's flunky and boosted the odds of a showdown between the world's two nuclear superpowers. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Dennis Kucinich: James Comey, Not Russia, Tilted the Election Toward Donald Trump

By Mike Whitney / CounterPunch Apr 5, 2017 The former congressman says the FBI director (pictured) should have resigned over his disclosure about Hillary Clinton's emails last October. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Russians Aren’t Coming — the Deep State Is (Audio)

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Apr 3, 2017 On KPFA’s “Sunday Show” this week, Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer explains why he isn’t buying the foreign interference talk surrounding Donald Trump and the 2016 presidential election. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Get Used to It, America: Brown People Are Here to Stay

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Mar 10, 2017 Guided by the xenophobic ideology of such advisers as Steve Bannon, President Trump is pushing back against inevitable changes. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Rachel Maddow Plays Glenn Beck

By Norman Solomon / Consortium News Feb 2, 2017 By pushing anti-Russian McCarthyism as an attack strategy against President Trump, Democrats—and progressives like Maddow—are encouraging a costly and dangerous new Cold War. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )