E.J. Dionne Jr. / TruthdigMay 26, 2008
If the 2008 election is to be a debate about the true meaning of patriotism, then bring it on. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 20, 2008
Barack Obama responds to the Tennessee GOP, which went after his wife, Michelle, in a recent ad. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 12, 2008
It's hard to believe, but Fox News is already 12! As the Murdochian news channel faces the inevitable growing pains of its 'tween age, working hard to define President Bush's legacy before he leaves office and displaying as many American flags as screen space will allow, "Daily Show" correspondent John Oliver salutes Fox with his own special tribute. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 22, 2008
Even some Hillary Clinton supporters have expressed reservations over the role of the former president in the campaign. Others have argued that the media and the Obama campaign exaggerate when it comes to his comments. Whatever the case, Bill's mouth has gotten him into trouble again. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 15, 2007
The "Real Time" host agrees with Barack Obama that wearing an American flag pin is but a token of patriotism that probably doesn't amount to much: "Show me a man wearing an American flag pin in his lapel, and I'll show you an a--hole." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Amy Goodman / TruthdigApr 18, 2007
Historian Howard Zinn tells us that patriotism "is about dissent." Americans should see the wisdom of his words in a time when some equate patriotism with supporting the war. As the U.S. mourns the loss of innocent college students, let's not blindly accept the horror that has destroyed thousands of young Iraqis. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Zbigniew Brzezinski / TruthdigMar 27, 2007
The culture of fear is like a genie that has been let out of its bottle. It acquires a life of its own -- and can become demoralizing. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 1, 2006
Truthdig salutes Rocky Anderson, the Salt Lake City mayor who spoke out against the war and reminded the world that "blind faith in bad leaders is not patriotism." Anderson welcomed Bush to his city with a fiery protest speech and these searing lines: "A patriot does not tell people who are intensely concerned about their country to just sit down and be quiet; to refrain from speaking out in the name of politeness or for the sake of being a good host; to show slavish, blind obedience and deference to a dishonest, war-mongering, human-rights-violating president." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 4, 2006
Phew!
What a past few years it has been for the American flag embraced throughout the world after the Sept 11 attacks; denounced throughout the world not long after; subject to a Republican attempt to make it fireproof during the last two national election cycles
So with flags waving high during this Fourth of July, Truthdig invites its readers to reflect in the comments box on the nature of patriotism and nationalism Here are some primers from E Dionne, Howard Zinn and John Kerry (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 28, 2006
Constitutional lawyer and blogger Glenn Greenwald's book "How Would a Patriot Act" has hit No. 1 on the online retailers' list. Greenwald attacks the president for abusing the Constitution and setting himself up as a monarch. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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