The Trouble With ‘Political Rock Stars’

Theodore Hamm / Truthdig Dec 5, 2006 The pundits' latest catchphrase is insulting to the traditions of both politicians and rock stars. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bush Uses ‘the Google’

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2006 A CNBC host asked Bush whether he used the most popular search engine on Earth. His response betrayed an unfamiliarity with the Internet not seen in a politician since Sen. Ted "Series of Tubes" Stevens spoke out on the subject. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ever Wonder Why Politicos Do the Colbert Show?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 6, 2006 No matter how silly Stephen Colbert makes politicians look on his show, an appearance on "The Colbert Report" is the best (and maybe the only) way to make young voters pay attention and respond to their representatives in Congress, according to The Washington Times. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Joe Conason: Washington Leaking: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Joe Conason / Truthdig Apr 29, 2006 Determining which leaks are bad and which are good can be a murky process. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rice Visits Baghdad in Desperation Over Iraqi Leadership

Staff / Truthdig Apr 2, 2006 The secretary of state and U.K. Foreign Secretary Jack Straw drop in on Baghdad unannounced - ostensibly to urge government unity, but in all likelihood to try to force the Iraqi prime minister out of his post. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders’ Independent Revolution

Blair Golson / Truthdig Mar 22, 2006 In this March 2006 Truthdig Interview Bernie Sanders discusses his quest to become the junior senator from Vermont. Sanders, the U.S. House's sole Independent and only socialist, defeated his opponent Richard Tarrant in a landslide victory and is now Senator-elect. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Two Grim Assessments of Iraq’s Future

Staff / Truthdig Mar 7, 2006 America's top envoy to Iraq: "The possibility is there" for sectarian violence to lead to civil war and all-out war in the region. A BBC reporter in Baghdad: "It gives me no pleasure today to forecast further doom and gloom here in Iraq. But, as in Iran in 1978, the facts on the street contradict the assertions of the generals, the politicians and the diplomats." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dodging Responsibility While ‘Taking’ It (a perspective from the left)

Staff / Truthdig Feb 18, 2006 Officials' media spin shouldn't be confused with anything genuine. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )