Who Appointed Mark Zuckerberg Head of the Thought Police?

Marc Steiner / The Real News Network Oct 30, 2019 Facebook broke its own rules by removing a political ad. Now Adriel Hampton is running for governor until the site cleans up its act. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Another Demand for Proof That Alleged Russian Hacking Aided Trump Campaign

By Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity / Common Dreams Jan 19, 2017 More than 20 U.S. intelligence, military and diplomatic veterans call on President Obama to release the evidence or admit that validation is lacking. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

William Binney, Ray McGovern and Other Intel Experts Call Russian Hacking Allegations ‘Baseless’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 13, 2016 In a letter published on Consortium News regarding claims that Russia interfered in the recent U.S. elections, Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity offered a powerful rebuke of the narrative being spread. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Gravel’s Lament: Fighting Another Dumb War

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Dec 14, 2009 Few voices in American politics have been as consistent, as reasoned and as moral as his, which is one reason why Mike Gravel, on a chilly December morning, is in front of the White House, not inside it.Few voices have been as reasoned and as moral as his, which is one reason why Mike Gravel is in front of the White House, not inside it. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

This Is Mike Gravel, Signing Off

Staff / Truthdig May 29, 2008 The former senator from Alaska who read the Pentagon Papers into the congressional record in 1971 tells a small group after his failed bids for the 2008 Democratic and Libertarian nominations: "This is the end of my political career." But don't worry about Mike Gravel. He certainly doesn't: "What's the worst thing that's happened to me? I go back to a normal life? At my age? This is terrible?" Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Barr Wins Libertarian Nomination

Staff / Truthdig May 26, 2008 Former U.S. Rep. Bob Barr of Georgia has been chosen by Libertarians to carry the party's banner in November, beating out Mary Ruwart, former Democratic presidential candidate Mike Gravel and others. Given John McCain's trouble with conservatives and Barack Obama's focus on Georgia, Barr could be something of a spoiler in the general election. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Kucinich Files Complaint Over Debate Exclusion

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2008 Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich won't accept his exclusion from ABC's debates on Saturday without a fight. Kucinich filed a complaint with the FCC Friday, claiming ABC is denying him equal time and noting that parent company Disney has made campaign contributions to the four invited Democrats. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

ABC Debate to Exclude Kucinich, Gravel

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2008 ABC News has announced that Democrats Dennis Kucinich and Mike Gravel (above) and Republican Duncan Hunter failed to meet its benchmarks and will not be allowed to participate in Saturday's New Hampshire debate. On the Democratic side, that leaves four candidates in the debate; Joe Biden and Chris Dodd dropped out of the race after poor showings in Iowa. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gravel Has His Own Debate

Staff / Truthdig Nov 20, 2007 Mike Gravel wasn't invited to CNN's Democratic debate last Thursday, but that didn't stop him from taking on the other candidates anyway, armed with the power of TiVo. What follows is part history lesson and part Howard Beale polemic. Enjoy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gravel Gets the Shaft

Staff / Truthdig Oct 24, 2007 Former Sen. Mike Gravel's campaign released this video after the candidate was barred from NBC's upcoming debate in Philadelphia. Is it just a coincidence that the network is owned by GE, which has a profit incentive for war? Gravel doesn't seem to think so. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colbert Ahead of 3 Democrats in Presidential Poll

Staff / Truthdig Oct 23, 2007 Stephen Colbert's presidential campaign -- a compellingly postmodern play on identity and politics (or something like that) -- is apparently being taken seriously enough by the polling firm Public Opinion Strategies to merit Colbert's inclusion in the lineup of candidates the firm is currently tracking. Here's how the TV comedian -- who says he's running as both a Democrat and a Republican -- is doing in the race for White House glory. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gravel’s Poignant Mantra: ‘Young Men and Women … Dying’

Staff / Truthdig Aug 30, 2007 Although it feels a bit like an '80s thriller or an episode of "Hard Copy" gone awry, this campaign video from Mike Gravel does a handy job of countering the president's ill-advised comparison of the wars in Iraq and Vietnam. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )