Why Isn’t David Petraeus on Trial?

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jan 10, 2015 The U.S. government has treated principled whistle-blowers like treasonous spies, yet Attorney General Eric Holder has reportedly ignored recommendations from his own FBI and Justice Department to prosecute former CIA chief David Petraeus. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sucking Up to the Military Brass

By William J. Astore, TomDispatch Nov 29, 2012 Pruning a few bad apples from the upper branches of the military tree is going to do little enough when the rot extends to root and branch. Required is more radical surgery if America is to avoid ongoing debilitating conflicts and the disintegration of our democracy. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Fall of the American Empire (Writ Small)

By Tom Engelhardt, TomDispatch Nov 21, 2012 It couldn’t be clearer now that the "fall" of David Petraeus is playing out as farce of the first order. What’s less obvious is that America’s military golden boy and Caesar of celebrity was always smoke and mirrors, always the farce, even if the denizens of Washington didn’t know it. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Spotlight

Signe Wilkinson Nov 20, 2012 Dig deeper

The GenPetraeus’ Emails

Manny Francisco, Cagle Cartoons, Manila, The Phillippines Nov 19, 2012 Dig deeper

Death by Email

Larry Wright, Cagle Cartoons Nov 15, 2012 Dig deeper

Military Ethics

John Cole, Cagle Cartoons, The Scranton Times-Tribune Nov 14, 2012 Dig deeper

The Petraeus Affair

Pat Bagley, Cagle Cartoons, Salt Lake Tribune Nov 14, 2012 Dig deeper

Don’t Betray Us David Petraeus

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Nov 14, 2012 Dig deeper

Pat Robertson Excuses Petraeus Affair Because ‘He’s a Man’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 14, 2012 The conservative televangelist isn't blaming ex-CIA Director David Petraeus for his affair with Paula Broadwell because "he's lonely" and she's a "good-looking lady throwing herself at him." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ridiculous Details Emerge From Petraeus Sex Scandal as Investigation Widens

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 13, 2012 The Petraeus scandal has expanded to involve another high ranking military officer: Gen. John R. Allen, the commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Allen West Loses, Grover Norquist on Obama’s ‘Poopy Head’ Strategy, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 13, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a possible surprise pick to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and a conversation David Petraeus' mistress had about him during a January appearance on "The Daily Show." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )