At Venezuelan Protest, Opposition’s Frustration Shows

CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA / The Associated Press May 4, 2019 Those who seek to oust President Nicolás Maduro have failed to persuade the country's armed forces to join their efforts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Wisconsin GOP Votes to Weaken Democrat Who Defeated Walker

SCOTT BAUER and TODD RICHMOND / The Associated Press Dec 5, 2018 Amid protests and opposition, the state's Republican-controlled Legislature passes a package of lame-duck bills after an all-night session. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What We Do Now

Staff / Truthdig Feb 10, 2017 Two new books published in the days leading up to Donald Trump's inauguration purport to show a path forward for liberals. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

America Needs Determined, Thoughtful and Creative Opposition Now

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Nov 10, 2016 Many U.S. citizens embraced a man who threatens our standing in the world and basic rights. But we cannot allow fear or anger to prevent us from pushing back against Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Friends of Syria’ Vow to Step Up Aid to Opposition

Staff / Truthdig May 16, 2014 Western and Arab nations vowed Thursday to step up assistance for Syria's moderate opposition, while the U.S. said "raw data" suggested chlorine had been used as a chemical weapon in the conflict. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Public Figures Challenge Putin’s Power

Staff / Truthdig Dec 25, 2011 Two high profile figures associated with the Kremlin joined tens of thousands of Muscovites in the streets Saturday to once again protest Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s attempt to prolong his tenure as the nation’s leading figure in the upcoming presidential election. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pro-Gov’t Protesters Descend Upon U.S., French Embassies in Syria

Staff / Truthdig Jul 11, 2011 Syrian protesters siding with Prime Minister Bashar Assad's regime made their displeasure with the U.S. and France apparent, after those countries showed support for the opposition, by attacking their embassies in Damascus on Monday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Egypt Votes in Favor of Constitutional Amendments

Staff / Truthdig Mar 21, 2011 In results released Sunday evening, 77 percent of Egyptian voters have endorsed amendments to their country’s constitution that will pave the way for parliamentary elections, which the military junta said will be held in June. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Thai PM Survives No-Confidence Vote

Staff / Truthdig Mar 20, 2011 Although his political future looked dim only weeks ago, Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has survived a no-confidence vote brought against his administration by opposition party members. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Battle Rages for City West of Tripoli

Staff / Truthdig Mar 5, 2011 Libyan security forces launched an attack on the rebel-held city of Zawiya west of Tripoli on Thursday. A rebel commander and about 30 others were reported killed in the fighting, which continued into Friday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Defiant Gadhafi Hangs Tough in Tripoli

Staff / Truthdig Feb 28, 2011 With his grip on the country steadily slipping, Libya's Moammar Gadhafi clings to what may be his last bastion of support, in the capital of Tripoli. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Smackdown in Venezuela

Staff / Truthdig Feb 11, 2011 In a brawl broadcast live on television and radio, Venezuelan legislators exchanged blows as members of President Hugo Chavez’s United Socialist Party tried to remove an opposition member from the parliament’s speaker’s podium. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )