American Empire Completes Three Decades of Futility

Andrew Bacevich / TomDispatch Jan 8, 2020 In 1989, President George H.W. Bush vowed the U.S. would lead the world into the next century. We've been spinning our wheels ever since. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Iran Won’t Let Itself Be Hemmed In by the U.S. and U.K.

Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute Jul 29, 2019 The United States is leading a process to create a naval force that would patrol the Strait of Hormuz. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: Bush 41—Struggling in Reagan’s Shadow

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jul 6, 2019 The senior Bush was held to one term in large part because of domestic problems generated by his predecessor's "voodoo economics." Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

U.S. Duty Free Americas Owners Give Millions to Israeli Settlements

URI BLAU and JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Jul 1, 2019 Critics charge that activities billed as harmless philanthropy come at the expense of Palestinians and their claim to a state. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Trump Companies Accused of Tax Evasion in Panama

Heather Vogell / ProPublica Jun 4, 2019 In a new legal filing, a former business partner claims the erstwhile Trump Ocean Club pocketed money owed to the Panamanian government. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Mike Pence’s West Point Address Should Keep Us Awake at Night

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig May 28, 2019 The vice president promises graduating cadets that they'll likely see combat. In a functioning democracy, it would have set off alarm bells. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Burgeoning Numbers of Cubans Trying to Enter U.S. via Mexico

CEDAR ATTANASIO, ELLIOT SPAGAT and MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN / The Associated Press May 13, 2019 The surge is propelled in part by loosened travel restrictions in Central America and deteriorating living conditions in Cuba. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How Would Mother Jones Eulogize George H.W. Bush?

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Dec 6, 2018 As the nation lays its 41st president to rest, we owe it to ourselves to revisit the words of the legendary activist. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

George H.W. Bush Doesn’t Deserve a Hagiography

Peter Certo / OtherWords Dec 6, 2018 Debate on overlooked subjects can bring new vibrancy to our civic life. In death, even flawed politicians can do us that final service. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

West African’s Harrowing Journey to U.S. Underscores Immigration Shift

ANDREW SELSKY / The Associated Press Nov 9, 2018 The stream of migrants crossing the Mexican border these days includes many who come from the other side of the world. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

America’s Regime Change Toolbox

Barbara Koeppel / Truthdig Jun 29, 2018 Mainstream voices never mention that regime change pushed by one country against another is illegal. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What Trump Is Breaking May Take a Long Time to Repair

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Mar 6, 2018 It's easy to lose the habits and values of democracy, but incredibly hard to get them back. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )