Chavez: Castro Ready for Another 100 Years

Staff / Truthdig Sep 22, 2007 Despite widespread speculation that Cuban leader Fidel Castro had died recently, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has assured the global community that Castro is, in fact, alive and doing better. Cuban officials, meanwhile, also say Castro is recovering but haven't said if and when he would return to office. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Spotty on Economics, Grades

Staff / Truthdig Sep 20, 2007 Anyone considering a bid for the presidency these days should keep records of their college (and, to be extra-safe, high school) report cards handy, judging by President Bush's take on the state of the nation's economy and the relation of that topic to his own educational history. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bin Laden Denounces Musharraf

Staff / Truthdig Sep 20, 2007 A new audio recording attributed to Osama bin Laden has been released, in which the al-Qaida leader urges Pakistanis to revolt against President Pervez Musharraf (pictured) for ordering the raid on Islamabad's radical Red Mosque in July. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Is America Ready …’ Fatigue

Staff / Truthdig Sep 20, 2007 The "Daily Show's" Samantha Bee investigates whether America is ready for a woman president, "Sex and the City" style. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Five Greatest Presidents

Staff / Truthdig Feb 23, 2007 Abraham Lincoln has defeated Ronald Reagan to retake the title of greatest American president in the eyes of most Americans. Reagan had briefly usurped Lincoln following his death in 2005, according to Gallup, which regularly updates the standings. The current top five greatest presidents, in order, are: Lincoln, Reagan, Kennedy, Clinton and FDR. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S.A. Lockup

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Robert Scheer: Top Spys Story on Prewar Intel Is Finally Told

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Apr 26, 2006 A jaded media ignores CBS' well-documented revelation that the CIA clearly informed Bush that Saddam Hussein had no WMD program. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Anatomy Lesson

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Scholars Rate Worst Presidential Errors

Staff / Truthdig Feb 20, 2006 James Buchanan tops the list for failing to avert the Civil War; Clinton comes in at No. 10 for his Lewinsky lie. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )