Robert Scheer / TruthdigMay 21, 2008
What's it got to do with the price of gas? Would some reporter with access to the Republican presidential candidate please ask John McCain why he wants to continue President Bush's Mideast policy when it has proved so ruinous for American taxpayers? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 30, 2008
The trial of nine Iraqis -- including former Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz and Ali Hassan al-Majid (aka "Chemical Ali") -- who were allegedly involved in the killing of 42 merchants in 1992 was delayed for about three weeks for logistical reasons soon after it started Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 11, 2008
Following the string of economic crises across the globe, financial elites are planning to meet in Washington this weekend to address how to resolve the problems of global capitalism. Notably missing from the proceedings is any representative from the developing world. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigOct 2, 2007
All those eager Apple aficionados who waited in line for days to get their grabby hands on the first crop of iPhones for $599 a pop, only to watch in despair as stragglers bought them but two months later for a whopping $200 less, may sympathize with an angry New York woman who clearly will not be placated by Steve Jobs' scrambly attempt at refunding his way back into customers' hearts. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 28, 2006
Economist and N.Y. Times columnist Paul Krugman writes that the downturn in the housing market is "a recipe for a major bust, not a soft landing," and that it will likely drag the entire economy down with it. As evidence, check out this Cincinnati Enquirer article about consumers tightening their belts in the face of the housing slump and high gas prices. Dig deeper
Staff / TruthdigJun 21, 2006
That's according to Saudi Ambassador Prince Turki al Faisal.
Not that that should be the reason that dissuades America from invading Iran, but it's at least worth noting. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 31, 2006
Drivers are taking out their frustration at sky-high gas prices by yelling at clerks and sometimes driving off without paying.
Could this be the locus of a populist uprising against the administration that abetted this situation? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 19, 2006
Next time you're stuck in gridlock, keep in mind that many American cities had fantastic public rail systems until Big Auto bought up all the tracks and scrapped them to make way for cars. The Observer reminds us that "it did not have to be like this." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 18, 2006
Check out this sobering video, which spells out the moral imperative we face to wean ourselves from dependence on oil. Robert Redford will be talking about this new campaign on Larry King tonight (May 17.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 13, 2006
Check out these moving portraits of people who can no longer visit family or friends, who can no longer take their children to the movies, even--all because of the stratospheric gas prices. Dig deeper
Staff / TruthdigMay 5, 2006
A staggering 45% of the president's supposed base disapproves of his performance And it gets worse for the president. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 3, 2006
Even the House majority leader, a Republican, has rejected the Republican Senate leadership's idea to send taxpayers a $100 check to cover rising gas prices. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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